Weather in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia in October
In an average October, Canberra sees a daily high around 18°C and a low around 6°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 13°C to 24°C |
| Average low | 6°C |
| Typical low range | 2°C to 10°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
2019-10-31
Lowest
8°C
2012-10-11
Low
Highest
16°C
2023-10-03
Lowest
-2°C
1989-10-03
Feels-like
Highest
30°C
1997-10-31
Lowest
-6°C
1984-10-17
Humidity
Highest
13.3 g/m³
2005-10-31
Lowest
3.4 g/m³
2006-10-28
Wind
Highest
34 km/h
2021-10-29
Lowest
4 km/h
2011-10-05
Precip
Wettest
199 mm
2022
Driest
9 mm
2006
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