What’s the climate like in Northern Territory?
The current climate of Northern Territory features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Northern Territory in recent years was 40°C in October 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in April 2017.
On average, Northern Territory receives 1931 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Northern Territory runs from November to April.
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Best time to visit Northern Territory?
The best time to visit Northern Territory for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Northern Territory. 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 Northern Territory
The climate table of Northern Territory 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 720 | 355 | 273 | 86 | 12 | 0,8 | 0,1 | 2,0 | 16 | 95 | 117 | 254 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
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: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in October and November
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in July
- Precipitation: 1931 mm per year, averaging 161 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,1 mm in July, 0,8 mm in June and 2,0 mm in August
- Wettest months: 720 mm in January, 355 mm in February and 273 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Northern Territory
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Northern Territory, 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 Northern Territory
This graph shows how much precipitation Northern Territory, 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 Northern Territory
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Northern Territory, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Northern Territory
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Northern Territory, 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 Northern Territory
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Northern Territory, 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 Northern Territory by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Northern Territory. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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