Canberra Forecast

View the current warnings for the Australian Capital Territory and NSW

Forecast updated at 9:09 am EDT on Sunday 5 October 2025.

Forecast for the rest of Sunday

Summary
Max 26
Mostly sunny.
Chance of any rain: 5%

Canberra area

Mostly sunny. Winds northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h becoming light in the evening.

Fire Danger - Moderate

Sun protection recommended from 9:40 am to 4:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]

7 day Town Forecasts

Precis Icon Location Min Max
Mostly sunny. Canberra 26
Mostly sunny. Tuggeranong 26

Monday 6 October

Summary
Min 11
Max 23
Shower or two.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 2 mm
Chance of any rain: 60%

Canberra area

Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the late evening.

Sun protection recommended from 9:30 am to 4:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]

Tuesday 7 October

Summary
Min 4
Max 20
Partly cloudy.
Chance of any rain: 10%

Canberra area

The chance of morning fog. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.

Sun protection recommended from 9:40 am to 4:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]

Wednesday 8 October

Summary
Min 6
Max 23
Possible shower.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm
Chance of any rain: 40%

Canberra area

Mostly sunny morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the evening. Light winds becoming northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning.

Sun protection recommended from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]

Thursday 9 October

Summary
Min 11
Max 22
Showers.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 10 mm
Chance of any rain: 80%

Canberra area

Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.

Friday 10 October

Summary
Min 8
Max 20
Becoming windy. Sunny.
Chance of any rain: 20%

Canberra area

Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h.

Saturday 11 October

Summary
Min 7
Max 19
Cloud clearing.
Chance of any rain: 20%

Canberra area

Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.

The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:20 pm EDT Sunday.

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