Canberra
Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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16°61°
Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: 15°58°
Min: 14°57°
Max: 23°73°
The next few hours will be mostly cloudy, with today reaching 23°C and dropping to 11°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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19:23
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Canberra today, October 23, 2026
Canberra starts October 23, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 70% by 08:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.Canberra starts October 23, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 70% by 08:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.
Expect highs of 23°C and cooler readings close to 14°C. Relative humidity sits between 52% and 89%, reaching its peak around 08:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 17:00 near 5 km/h.Expect highs of 73°F and cooler readings close to 57°F. Relative humidity sits between 52% and 89%, reaching its peak around 08:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 17:00 near 3 mph.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 46% by 12:00. Dense cloud near 47% at 12:00 keeps the feel grey. Views remain open at about 16.1 km. Sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 19:23, giving 13 hours 11 minutes of sunlight today.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 46% by 12:00. Dense cloud near 47% at 12:00 keeps the feel grey. Views remain open at about 10 mi. Sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 19:23, giving 13 hours 11 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, treat October 23, 2026 in Canberra as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 23°C.In short, treat October 23, 2026 in Canberra as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 73°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Canberra
How warm does it get in Canberra?
The warmest month in Canberra is January, with average high temperatures of 27°C. The average temperature during this period is around 20°C.The warmest month in Canberra is January, with average high temperatures of 80°F. The average temperature during this period is around 68°F.
How cold does it get in Canberra?
The coldest month in Canberra is July, with average low temperatures of 2°C. The average temperature during this period is around 5°C.The coldest month in Canberra is July, with average low temperatures of 35°F. The average temperature during this period is around 42°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Canberra?
The wettest month in Canberra is November, with an average of 96 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Canberra is November, with an average of 3.8 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Canberra?
The driest month in Canberra is July, with an average of 47 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Canberra is July, with an average of 1.9 in of precipitation.