worldweather15°Cnear normal
usually 11°C–16°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally strong
Weather in Canberra - 14-day forecast
Detailed weather forecast for Canberra, Australia: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Canberra
today🌧️
15°💧 2.6 mm
Sun🌧️
17°💧 0.1 mm
Mon🌧️
17°💧 1.7 mm
Tue☀️
14°💧 6.8 mm
Wed☁️
14°💧 0.1 mm
Thu☀️
15°💧 1.2 mm
Fri☀️
19°💧 2.2 mm
Sat☀️
18°💧 0.6 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Friday 11 Sept in Canberra, the forecast high is 19°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 12°C to 17°C, so it will be warmer than usual. It is warmer than 88% of similar days.
17°Cwarmer than usual
usually 11°C–17°C
warmer than 87% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally strong
17°Cwarmer than usual
usually 11°C–17°C
warmer than 81% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
14°Cnear normal
usually 12°C–17°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
14°Cnear normal
usually 12°C–17°C
night: near normal
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
15°Cnear normal
usually 12°C–17°C
night: warmer than usual
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
19°Cwarmer than usual
usually 12°C–17°C
warmer than 88% of similar days
night: warmer than usual
rain: more rain than usual
wind: lighter than usual
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 14°C by day. The coolest year was 2006 (11°C) and the warmest was 2024 (19°C). The current forecast averages 16°C - higher than in 82% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Canberra
Canberra 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
16°
around 8° at night · days with rain: 8
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
17°
around 3° at night · rain chance 34%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
22°
around 5° at night · rain chance 33%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Canberra: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 16° by day and 8° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 17° in September, and about 22° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Day-by-day forecast for Canberra
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️15°light rain
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️14°clear sky
Wednesday9 September 2026
☁️14°overcast clouds
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️15°clear sky
Friday11 September 2026
☀️19°clear sky
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️18°clear sky
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️17°clear sky
Monday14 September 2026
🌤️17°a few clouds
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌤️18°scattered clouds
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌤️16°a few clouds
Friday18 September 2026
☁️15°broken clouds
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️11°clear sky
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️12°clear sky
UV index in Canberra - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Canberra is 6 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 35 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.
Air quality and smog in Canberra
Air quality in Canberra is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 1.3 µg/m³, PM10: 2.8 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra | 1.3 | 2.8 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 11:00).
Canberra weather through the year
Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, March, April.
Upcoming public holidays in Australia: Christmas Day — 25 December · St. Stephen's Day — 28 December · New Year's Day — 1 January.
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FAQ - Canberra weather
What is the weather like in Canberra today?
Today it is about 15° during the day and 14° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Canberra?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.