Canberra has exceeded the average autumn rainfall, just six weeks into the season.
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Weatherzone meteorologist Josh Fisher said 148millimetres of rain has fallen over the ACT since March 1, which is more than the March-May average of 141millimetres.
The deluge is a contrast to the 43mm of rainfall recorded during autumn in 2013, although it still falls short of the 243mm recorded during March-May 2012.
The record for autumn rainfall in Canberra was set in 1989 when 478mm of rain fell between March 1 and May 31.
Mr Fisher said rainfall had not been particularly heavy, but constant, with rain on 21 of 45 days.
''We saw 14 days of rainfall during March, which is double the monthly average of seven days,'' he said. ''In April we've already seen seven days of rainfall, which matches the monthly average.''
Sydney has experienced 29 days of rainfall since March 1, the highest number recorded since 1990.
Mr Fisher said Canberrans should prepare for colder temperatures this week although a high pressure system would result in clear skies heading into the Easter weekend.
''Southerly winds pushing through the state will see maximum temperatures limited to the high teens, while overnight temperatures will fall into the single digits,'' he said.
The wet start to autumn is good news for farmers who endured a relatively dry autumn in 2013.
Livestock prices have spiked as an abundance of grass has allowed farmers to hold onto cattle and sheep for longer periods, increasing demand. The rainfall is also good for grain growers' spring harvest.
But the wet conditions have caused a few headaches for the Territory and Municipal Services. Place manager Jane Carder said rainfall has played havoc with mowing schedules.
''Mowing programs in our parks and open spaces have been rescheduled over the past few weeks as mowers can cause damage to the sodden ground,'' she said
''Luckily, the rain has come at a time when it's more beneficial and although the slightly longer grass may make your shoes wet, the threat from fire is diminished.''
TAMS is urging people to make use of the falling autumn leaves. Urban treescape manager Michael Brice said, ''Too often people are keen to rid their lawns and gardens of fallen leaves without realising they are a good source of mulch, compost and natural nutrients for their garden.''
''Smaller leaves can be left in your garden so they can break down gradually and add nutrients to the soil,'' he said.