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What’s the climate like in Katherine?

The current climate in Katherine features temperatures ranging from a high of 39°C to a low of 31°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 35°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Katherine in recent years was 42°C in December 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in July 2022.

On average, Katherine receives 1187 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Australia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne, or explore other destinations in Australia.

Best time to visit Katherine?

The best time to visit Katherine for sunny weather is April through August. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Katherine. 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.

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Climate Table of Katherine

The climate table of Katherine 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.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 34 35 36 35 33 31 31 33 36 38 39 37
Temp. min (°C) 25 25 24 22 18 16 14 16 20 24 26 26
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Precipitation (mm) 307 252 125 15 3,9 0,8 7,1 0 10 23 151 292
UV Index 8 9 9 9 8 8 8 9 10 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: 35°C
  • Highest temperature: 39°C in November
  • Lowest temperature: 31°C in June and July
  • Precipitation: 1187 mm per year, averaging 99 mm per month
  • Driest months: 0 mm in August, 0,8 mm in June and 3,9 mm in May
  • Wettest months: 307 mm in January, 292 mm in December and 252 mm in February

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Average Temperature per Month in Katherine

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Katherine, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Katherine, Australia,

Average Precipitation per Month in Katherine

This graph shows how much rainfall Katherine, 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.

Precipitation per Month in Katherine, Australia,

Average UV Index per Month in Katherine

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Katherine, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Katherine, Australia,

Yearly Temperature in Katherine

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Katherine, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Katherine, Australia,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Katherine

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Katherine, 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.

Yearly Precipitation in Katherine, Australia,

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Average Weather in Katherine by Month

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