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Northern Territory Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Northern Territory, Australia in August.

Thinking about venturing to Northern Territory, Australia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Northern Territory in August

Northern Territory, Australia is a region in Australia. Northern Territory, Australia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Uluru at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in Marrakai at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Marrakai and 8°C (46°F) in Uluru. 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, Australia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Katherine with an average of 0.7 mm (0.03 in) to low rainfall in Uluru with 6.2 mm (0.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Darwin sees close to 316 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Northern Territory by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Northern Territory — and find the best time to visit. (based on Uluru)

Best Places to Visit in Northern Territory in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Northern Territory.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Northern Territory

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Northern Territory, Australia?

Temperature range in Northern Territory (August)

Precipitation variation in Northern Territory (August)

Darwin

In August Darwin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
313 hours
316 hours
294 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions

Alice Springs

In August Alice Springs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
312 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Palmerston

In August Palmerston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
313 hours
316 hours
294 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions

Casuarina

In August Casuarina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
313 hours
316 hours
294 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions

Kings Canyon

In August Kings Canyon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Northern Territory, in Australia.

In our records: Australia August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Australia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest August night in Australia dropped to -13°C (9°F) in Thredbo on August 18, 2025.
  • In our records, the coldest August daytime high in Australia was -5°C (23°F) in Thredbo on August 5, 2020.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Northern Territory in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Uluru 24°C (75°F) 8°C (46°F) 6.2 mm (0.2 in)
Darwin 33°C (91°F) 20°C (68°F) 2.9 mm (0.1 in)
Alice Springs 24°C (75°F) 7°C (45°F) 4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Palmerston 34°C (93°F) 19°C (66°F) 2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Casuarina 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Kings Canyon 24°C (75°F) 8°C (46°F) 4.4 mm (0.2 in)

Northern Territory weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Northern Territory, Australia in August?

In August, Northern Territory, Australia generally has tolerable weather conditions. Darwin sees daytime temperatures near 33°C (91°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Northern Territory, Australia in August?

Average temperatures in Northern Territory, Australia during August range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 33°C (91°F) in Darwin.

Does Northern Territory, Australia get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Northern Territory, Australia during August, with Darwin averaging close to 2.9 mm (0.1 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Northern Territory, Australia?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Darwin, August might be a good time to visit Northern Territory, Australia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly pleasant weather in Darwin. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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