Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
76mm
Sun
8.1h
Weather score
44
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October19°C average high
October is close to Canberra's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
October76mm average rain
October is close to Canberra's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
October8.1 hours average sun
October is brighter than Canberra's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October44 weather score
October scores below Canberra's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.