Weather in April in Northern Territory
Are you planning a trip a to Northern Territory in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Northern Territory in April?
Northern Territory is a region in Australia. April in Northern Territory generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very warm in Alice Springs at 30°C and very hot in Marrakai at 35°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Marrakai and 15°C in Alice Springs. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.For a closer look at conditions across Northern Territory, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ayers Rock with an average of 16 mm to high rainfall in Kakadu National Park with 110 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Darwin enjoys close to 267 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Northern Territory's conditions throughout the year, check out our Northern Territory climate page.
Where to go in Northern Territory in April
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Australia, check out our Northern Territory's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Northern Territory?
Darwin
In April Darwin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Alice Springs
In April Alice Springs generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Palmerston
In April Palmerston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Casuarina
In April Casuarina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Marrakai
In April Marrakai generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Northern Territory, in Australia.
Is April the best time to visit Northern Territory?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Northern Territory with often unpleasant weather in Darwin.
On average, the best time to visit Northern Territory is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Darwin. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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