The weather in August in Northern Territory

It's hot in August in Northern Territory with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 21°C.

August is an awesome month to be in Northern Territory for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Northern Territory, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2020, Northern Territory reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 2 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in August for Northern Territory

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Northern Territory. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Northern Territory New York
Average temperature 32°C 30°C
Max. temperature 34°C 31°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 2 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 1 day 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Northern Territory with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 21°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Northern Territory is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in August in Northern Territory

Temperature in August in Northern Territory over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.

Daily Precipitation in August in Northern Territory

Total precipitation in August in Northern Territory over the years

Daily UV index in August in Northern Territory

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Northern Territory, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.