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Canberra Forecast

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Forecast issued at 4:35 am EDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025.

Forecast for the rest of Wednesday

Summary
Max 31
Rain. Becoming windy.
Possible rainfall: 1 to 8 mm
Chance of any rain: 80%

Canberra area

Partly cloudy. High chance of rain, most likely this afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm during the morning and afternoon, possibly severe with damaging winds. Winds northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h increasing to 35 to 50 km/h in the middle of the day then tending westerly 25 to 35 km/h in the evening.

Fire Danger - Moderate

Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am to 4:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]

7 day Town Forecasts

Precis Icon Location Min Max
Rain. Becoming windy. Canberra 31
Rain. Tuggeranong 30

Thursday 23 October

Summary
Min 6
Max 23
Mostly sunny.
Chance of any rain: 5%

Canberra area

Mostly sunny. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the early morning then becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day.

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

Friday 24 October

Summary
Min 4
Max 23
Sunny.
Chance of any rain: 5%

Canberra area

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

Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am to 4:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]

Saturday 25 October

Summary
Min 4
Max 23
Possible late shower.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm
Chance of any rain: 40%

Canberra area

Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog. Medium chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.

Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am to 4:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]

Sunday 26 October

Summary
Min 10
Max 22
Showers.
Possible rainfall: 1 to 10 mm
Chance of any rain: 80%

Canberra area

Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm later in the day. Light winds becoming northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning.

Monday 27 October

Summary
Min 7
Max 19
Shower or two.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 7 mm
Chance of any rain: 70%

Canberra area

Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.

Tuesday 28 October

Summary
Min 5
Max 13
Shower or two.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 5 mm
Chance of any rain: 50%

Canberra area

Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h.

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

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