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Climate and Weather of Northern Territory, Australia

In Australia you have several regions, one of which is called Northern Territory. The most popular city in this region is Darwin, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Northern Territory. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The climate in Northern Territory, particularly in Darwin, is characterized by consistently high temperatures, with average maximums never falling below 31°C.

Northern Territory reaches its peak temperature in October, hitting 35°C, while July brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 31°C.

The peak heat season generally takes place in September, October and November.

When it comes to rainfall, Northern Territory sees significant variations throughout the year. January tends to be the wettest, receiving 432 mm of rain, while July is much drier with just 1 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during January, February, March and December, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 284 mm to 432 mm monthly. For those seeking drier weather, May, June, July, August and September typically see minimal rainfall, never exceeding 16 mm.

August is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

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Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Northern Territory, Australia?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.

Popular places in Northern Territory, Australia

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