Weather Warning

This warning affects:Australian Capital Territory.

Heatwave warning

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDN21014

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australian Capital Territory

Heatwave warning

Issued at 2:28 AM EDT on Friday 9 Jan 2026.

Heatwave Situation for day 1

Heatwave Situation for day 2

Heatwave Situation for day 3

Heatwave Situation for day 4

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the low twenties. The severe to extreme heatwave will ease Saturday night and Sunday as a southwest to southeasterly change brings milder temperatures. Locations likely to be impacted include Canberra, Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and Woden Valley.

Safety Advice:

  • Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
  • Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
  • Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
  • If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Saturday 10 January 2026