Ayers Rock Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Ayers Rock can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months,
and pleasant during the cooler months.
The area is known for its low rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Ayers Rock can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 21°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ayers Rock experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 242 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 40 mm of precipitation, recorded across 7 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 6.2 mm over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ayers Rock Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Ayers Rock.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 50%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 25%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ayers Rock in Australia
During the months of May, June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
January has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 40 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
