Weather in Canberra Today

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Current temperature in Canberra: 7°C (45°F). Mainly Clear. Today's high 17°C (63°F), low 2°C (36°F).

Live · Current ConditionsNight
7°
Mainly Clear
RealFeel® 5°C
98%Humid
High17°
Low2°
5km/hNEWind fromNorth-East· Max 8
Light Breeze · Gusts 24 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
Sunrise ·
Sunset ·

Today's Daylight Forecast

Clear sky
Fri, Sep 1111:30 PMNight
11h 42m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:09 AMDawn 5:39 AM
Total daylight11h 42mNoon 12:00 PMTotal 11h 42m
Sunset5:51 PMDusk 6:21 PM
NowClear sky+7°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
🟡 High UVAQI 2 · Good

High UV apply sunscreen before heading out. A hat or sun umbrella is recommended during peak hours.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
5 km/h
NE · Light Breeze · Max 8 km/h
Humidity
98 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
6
High
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
966 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
7°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

17°C+2° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 15°C.

16 of the last 19 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-19: 15°C15°2026-08-20: 16°C16°2026-08-21: 13°C13°2026-08-22: 15°C15°2026-08-23: 16°C16°2026-08-24: 17°C17°2026-08-25: 14°C14°2026-08-26: 15°C15°2026-08-27: 16°C16°2026-08-28: 16°C16°2026-08-29: 18°C18°2026-08-30: 20°C20°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 6 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

It will feel cold outside — dress in layers if you're heading out.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Canberra?

The hottest month in Canberra is typically January, with daytime highs averaging around 27.7°C (82°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 15°C (59°F).

What is the coldest month in Canberra?

The coldest month in Canberra is typically July, with overnight lows averaging around 1.6°C (35°F) and daytime highs near 10.8°C (51°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Canberra have a rainy season?

Canberra doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. November is the wettest month on average (about 87 mm), while April is the driest (about 44 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Canberra?

The best time to visit Canberra is typically February to April, when daytime highs average a comfortable 23.2°C (74°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 52 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Canberra's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Canberra's air quality index (AQI) is 2, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.