Alice Springs Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Alice Springs, Australia is hot. In summer, the average maximum temperature is in the mid 40°C (104°F), whereas in winter the average minimum temperature can be 6°C (42°F). Rainfall can vary from year to year and can be described as predictably unpredictable. Overall the climate is dry and arid most of the time. Most people find that day temperatures exceed their comfort level.
Monthly Temperature in Alice Springs
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to pleasant in Alice Springs. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 38°C (100°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C (70°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in January to 5°C (41°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Alice Springs
Alice Springs maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 255 mm (10 in). Alice Springs can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 46 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation over 7 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 4.5 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Alice Springs Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Alice Springs
Despite minor fluctuations, Alice Springs enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In January, you can expect approximately 10.4 hours of daily sunshine, while even in June, Alice Springs still receives about 8.6 hours.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Alice Springs by Month
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Alice Springs.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 47%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 23%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Alice Springs
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 2 m/s (4 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October and highest during January, February, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Alice Springs 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Alice Springs
During the months of May, June, July, August and September, Alice Springs enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 29°C (85°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 5 mm (0.2 in) in August to 18 mm (0.7 in) in May. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Planning your next adventure but unsure where to go? Our climate tool suggests perfect locations tailored to your preferred weather conditions. Discover your ideal travel destination with our weather planner.
