Palmerston Temperature by Month
Palmerston in Northern Territory, Australia enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 34°C (93°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Palmerston Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Palmerston remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a very hot 37°C (99°F) in October, dropping to a very warm 33°C (91°F) in July. Nighttime lows stay between 24°C (75°F) and 18°C (64°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Palmerston by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. October, the warmest month of the year, receives 295 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Palmerston vs Australia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Australia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Palmerston vs World: Temperature Compared
Palmerston's average annual maximum temperature is 34°C (93°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation — summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Palmerston?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Palmerston, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and humidity around 38% — considered low. In October, the warmest month, temperatures average 37°C (99°F) with 53% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Palmerston's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Palmerston climate page.
