Kakadu National Park Climate by Month
Kakadu National Park has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Kakadu National Park remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C in October to a very warm 32°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 19°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kakadu National Park is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1598 mm. The climate in Kakadu National Park shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy snowfall in January, with an average of 381 mm of precipitation over 19 snowy days. In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1 mm of snowfall over 0 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Kakadu National Park serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 6.3 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Kakadu National Park.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Kakadu National Park in Australia
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Kakadu National Park occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 381 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 311 hours of sunshine.
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