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Kakadu National Park Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Kakadu National Park remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 19°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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. For more details, please visit our Kakadu National Park Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Kakadu National Park

Wed   Jan 15
35°C | 25°C
N 3 m/s
4.8 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
34°C | 25°C
N 3 m/s
24 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Fri   Jan 17
32°C | 25°C
NW 3 m/s
9.1 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Kakadu National Park in Australia

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Kakadu National Park?
    Rainy season in Kakadu National Park occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
  • Does Kakadu National Park have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Kakadu National Park?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Kakadu National Park?
    The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kakadu National Park?
    January tops the wettest month list with 381 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kakadu National Park?
    August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kakadu National Park?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 311 hours of sunshine.

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