Ayers Rock Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Ayers Rock can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C (100°F) in January, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 21°C (70°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in January to around 7°C (45°F) during July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Ayers Rock experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 242 mm (9.5 in) annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 40 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 7 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month August brings less rainfall, with 6.2 mm (0.2 in) 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

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