Australian Capital Territory Forecast

View the current warnings for the Australian Capital Territory and NSW

Forecast issued at 4:30 pm EST on Thursday 3 October 2024.

Weather Situation

A high pressure ridge lies across the eastern half of NSW while a cold front and its associated trough approach the state from the west. The system is forecast to cross the state during Friday and Saturday bringing gusty showers to the inland and ranges. Behind this, a broad high pressure ridge is likely to sit across the state on Sunday. Another cold front is expected to cross the state early next week.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday

Clear. Light winds.

Friday 4 October

Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the early morning. High chance of showers, most likely in the evening. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 23.

Fire Danger - Australian Capital Territory: Moderate

Sun protection 8:30am to 3:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]

7 day Town Forecasts

Precis Icon Location Min Max
Showers increasing. Canberra 5 23
Showers increasing. Tuggeranong 5 22
Showers increasing. Mount Ginini 3 12

Saturday 5 October

Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning westerly 25 to 35 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 21.

Sunday 6 October

Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning westerly 25 to 40 km/h during the morning then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 20.

Monday 7 October

Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower about the ranges, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 22.

The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:15 am EST Friday.

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