August Rainfall and Precipitation in Northern Territory
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Northern Territory, Australia in August.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Northern Territory precipitation in August: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Northern Territory, Australia receive in August?
In August, Darwin typically receives modest rainfall, around 2.9 mm (0.1 in), making this a relatively dry month.
How many days does it rain in Northern Territory, Australia in August?
Rainfall in Darwin typically falls on roughly 4 days days in August.
Is August part of the rainy season in Northern Territory, Australia?
Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Northern Territory, Australia.
What is the wettest city in August in Northern Territory, Australia?
In our database, Uluru stands out as having an average rainfall level of 6.2 mm (0.2 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in August in Northern Territory, Australia?
Katherine is the driest city we have data for in Northern Territory, Australia in August, with monthly rainfall close to 0.7 mm (0.03 in).
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