When to visit Northern Territory: The Red Centre & Top End
Climate for this destination
Average temperature (℃)
Average rainfall (mm)
- 40
- 30
- 20
- 10
- 0
- 40
- 30
- 20
- 10
- 0
Max temp
Min temp
Rainfall
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park & Alice Springs
Average temperature (℃)
Average rainfall (mm)
- 40
- 30
- 20
- 10
- 0
- 50
- 40
- 30
- 20
- 10
- 0
Max temp
Min temp
Rainfall
The Red Centre’s semi-arid climate is one of extremes. In summer (December to February), temperatures range between 20ºC and 35ºC and flies are an almost constant nuisance. Spring and autumn are pleasant, while in winter (June to August), night time temperatures can sometimes fall below freezing. Rain, when it comes, arrives in heavy bursts, but you can expect dry conditions throughout most of the year. Wildflower season reaches its peak between September and October.