Northern Territory weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Northern Territory this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Northern Territory in August?
Northern Territory is a region in Australia. Northern Territory 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.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park at 24°C to very warm in Marrakai at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Marrakai and 8°C in Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. 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.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Katherine with an average of 0.7 mm to low rainfall in Ayers Rock with 6.2 mm. Meanwhile, Darwin enjoys approximately 316 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Northern Territory for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Northern Territory climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Northern Territory?
Darwin
In August Darwin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Alice Springs
In August Alice Springs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Palmerston
In August Palmerston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Casuarina
In August Casuarina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Marrakai
In August Marrakai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 August the best time to visit Northern Territory?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Northern Territory. Typically, the climate in Darwin is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Darwin. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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