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Northern Territory Weather in July

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

Planning a trip to Northern Territory, Australia this July? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Northern Territory in July

Northern Territory, Australia is a region in Australia. Northern Territory, Australia has a wide variety of climate types. During July, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Uluru at 21°C (70°F) to very warm in Palmerston at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Palmerston and 7°C (45°F) in Uluru. On average, July is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Darwin.

For a closer look at conditions across Northern Territory, Australia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Katherine with an average of 0.4 mm (0.02 in) to low rainfall in Uluru with 13 mm (0.5 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Darwin, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Darwin enjoys about 313 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Northern Territory, Australia?

Temperature range in Northern Territory (July)

Precipitation variation in Northern Territory (July)

Darwin

In July Darwin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
297 hours
313 hours
316 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Alice Springs

In July Alice Springs generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
285 hours
312 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Palmerston

In July Palmerston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
297 hours
313 hours
316 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Casuarina

In July Casuarina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
297 hours
313 hours
316 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Kings Canyon

In July Kings Canyon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 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.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Uluru 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Darwin 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Alice Springs 22°C (72°F) 5°C (41°F) 8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Palmerston 33°C (91°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Casuarina 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Kings Canyon 22°C (72°F) 6°C (43°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

Northern Territory weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Northern Territory, Australia typically experiences pleasant weather in July, part of the season. Daytime highs in Darwin average around 32°C (90°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Darwin peak at roughly 32°C (90°F) in July, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

July is on the drier side in Northern Territory, Australia. Darwin averages only about 1.7 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Northern Territory, Australia with overall perfect weather in Darwin.

On average, the best time to visit Northern Territory, Australia is in June and July with generally pleasant weather in Darwin. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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