Weather in January in Northern Territory
Considering a trip to Northern Territory this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Northern Territory in January?
Northern Territory is a region in Australia. January in Northern Territory generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very warm in Darwin at 32°C to very hot in Ayers Rock at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Ayers Rock and 26°C in Darwin. 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.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park with an average of 29 mm to heavy rainfall in Palmerston with 443 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Darwin.Average sunshine
The city Darwin usually sees around 174 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Northern Territory for January, 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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Northern Territory?
Darwin
In January Darwin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Alice Springs
In January Alice Springs generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Palmerston
In January Palmerston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Casuarina
In January Casuarina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Marrakai
In January Marrakai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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 January the best time to visit Northern Territory?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Northern Territory due to the typically poor weather in Darwin.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Darwin. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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