Weather in October in Northern Territory
Are you planning a trip a to Northern Territory in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Northern Territory in October?
Northern Territory is a region in Australia. October in Northern Territory generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 32°C in Alice Springs to 38°C in Katherine. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Katherine and 16°C in Alice Springs. 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 October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ayers Rock with an average of 17 mm to moderate rainfall in Palmerston with 62 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 295 hours of sunshine in Darwin. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at October's conditions in Northern Territory, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Northern Territory's yearly weather, check out our Northern Territory climate page.
Where to go in Northern Territory in October
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Northern Territory?
Darwin
In October Darwin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Alice Springs
In October Alice Springs generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Palmerston
In October Palmerston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Casuarina
In October Casuarina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Marrakai
In October Marrakai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate 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 October the best time to visit Northern Territory?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Northern Territory due to the typically unpleasant weather in Darwin.
On average, the best time to visit Northern Territory is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Darwin. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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