Northern Territory weather

Northern Territory Weather

The Northern Territory is a year-round destination. It is a popular spot for many tourists and back-packs are a common sight on the streets in Darwin.

A factor that may have an impact on your timing is the onset of the Wet Season or conversely, that may be the very reason for visiting this state.

One factor to be considered in any trip in this state is that, unless you are flying, the popular inland destinations require extensive travel to get there and back.

Tourists with a less than robust constitution or a preference for creature comforts may wish to take into account the summer heat in this region and opt for a winter visit.

The Top End, being tropical and humid, has only minor temperature variations between summer and winter. Of greater significance is the Wet Season and the Dry Season. The Wet is between November and April with temperatures averaging 33-35° C during the day dropping to an average of 23-25° C overnight.

The Dry is between May and October with temperatures averaging 30-32° C during the day dropping to an average of 20-22° C overnight.

Away from the coastal influence, the inland areas revert to four distinct seasons. Winter is June - August with maximum temperatures around 20-22° C during the day dropping to minimums of around 4-6° C overnight.

Summer is December - February with maximum temperatures around 34-36° C during the day and 20-22° C overnight.

Temperatures in the remote inland areas can be more extreme. Summer daytime maximums can climb to 40-42° C with winter nights dropping to 2-3° C.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology provides detailed weather information. 

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