Canberra Weather in October
What's the weather like in Canberra (Australian Capital Territory) in October 2025?
The climate in Canberra during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the spring in Canberra and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19.2°C 66.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 6.1°C 42.9°F |
| Average temperature | 12.6°C 54.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 76 mm 3 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 17.9°C 64.2°F |
| Humidity | 55% |
| Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average October is the wettest month of the year in Canberra with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Canberra
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Canberra in October 2025.
Other monthly averages
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Canberra weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 50mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 10hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.6°C 51.1°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 76mm 3ins |
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