What’s the climate like in Ayers Rock?
The current climate in Ayers Rock features temperatures ranging from a high of 37°C to a low of 21°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ayers Rock in recent years was 46°C in December 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in July 2023.
On average, Ayers Rock receives 257 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Ayers Rock?
The best time to visit Ayers Rock for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ayers Rock. 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 Ayers Rock
The climate table of Ayers Rock shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 37 | 37 | 36 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 40 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 9,5 | 15 | 6,8 | 16 | 46 | 37 |
| UV Index | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 37°C in January, February and December
- Lowest temperature: 21°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 257 mm per year, averaging 21 mm per month
- Driest months: 6,8 mm in September, 9,5 mm in July and 14 mm in June
- Wettest months: 46 mm in November, 40 mm in January and 37 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Ayers Rock
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ayers Rock, 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 Ayers Rock
This graph shows how much rainfall Ayers Rock, Australia, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ayers Rock
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ayers Rock, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ayers Rock
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ayers Rock, 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 Ayers Rock
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ayers Rock, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ayers Rock by Month
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