The climate of Northern Territory

The current climate in Northern Territory features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 31°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Northern Territory, Australia.

Temperature records

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.

Rainfall amount

On average, Northern Territory receives 1931 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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.

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Climate Table of Northern Territory

The climate table of Northern Territory 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) 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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Northern Territory, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Northern Territory

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Yearly Temperature in Northern Territory

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Northern Territory, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Northern Territory

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Northern Territory

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Northern Territory

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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.