Katherine Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Katherine experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be very hot, while the cooler months tend
to be very warm.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Katherine changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 38°C in October. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 31°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 15°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Katherine has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1007 mm of rainfall per year. Katherine can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 267 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.4 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Katherine Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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3 m/s
2 m/s
4 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Katherine in Australia
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Katherine occurs in the months of January, February and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October 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 31°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 267 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
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