Climate of Northern Territory, Australia
Area-weighted average across Northern Territory. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Northern Territory, a subdivision of Australia, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 17.6°C / 63.7°F in July to 30.3°C / 86.5°F in January, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in to 136 mm / 5.4 in depending on the season (574 mm / 22.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.3°C86.5°F | 123 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| February | 29.5°C85.1°F | 136 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 28.1°C82.6°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.4°C77.7°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| May | 21.6°C70.9°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 18.3°C64.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 17.6°C63.7°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.8°C67.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 23.7°C74.7°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 27.2°C81°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 29.3°C84.7°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| December | 30.1°C86.2°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Northern Territory?
The best months to visit Northern Territory, Australia for sunny, dry weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is January at an area-wide average of 30.3°C / 86.5°F, and the driest is August with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Northern Territory?
Northern Territory, Australia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 17.6°C / 63.7°F in July to 30.3°C / 86.5°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 574 mm / 22.6 in, with the wettest month being February (136 mm / 5.4 in) and the driest August (3 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Northern Territory?
The hottest month in Northern Territory is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.3°C / 86.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Northern Territory?
The coldest month in Northern Territory is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 17.6°C / 63.7°F.
When does it rain most in Northern Territory?
The wettest month in Northern Territory is February, averaging about 136 mm / 5.4 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 3 mm / 0.1 in.