What’s the climate like in Alice Springs?
The current climate of Alice Springs features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 36°C during the day to lows of 20°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Alice Springs in recent years was 45°C in December 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 7°C in July 2023.
On average, Alice Springs receives 235 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Alice Springs?
The best time to visit Alice Springs for sunny weather is March through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Alice Springs. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Alice Springs
The climate table of Alice Springs shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 36 | 36 | 34 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 7,6 | 7,6 | 3,3 | 2,4 | 8,8 | 8,8 | 44 | 36 |
| UV Index | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 36°C in January, February and December
- Lowest temperature: 20°C in June
- Precipitation: 235 mm per year, averaging 20 mm per month
- Driest months: 2,4 mm in August, 3,3 mm in July and 7,6 mm in May
- Wettest months: 65 mm in January, 44 mm in November and 36 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Alice Springs
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Alice Springs, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Alice Springs
This graph shows how much precipitation Alice Springs, Australia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Alice Springs
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Alice Springs, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Alice Springs
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Alice Springs, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Alice Springs
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Alice Springs, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Alice Springs by Month
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