Northern Territory, Australia Weather

Northern Territory,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
23°C
73.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 990 hPa

Feel like: 21 °C

Temperature: 23°C

Cloud: 9%

Humidity: 33%

Wind: SE - 4 km/h

Visibility: 66.84 km

Weather forecast

Sun
16 Aug
19°C / 29°C
Overcast
Mon
17 Aug
19°C / 31°C
Overcast
Tue
18 Aug
18°C / 32°C
Partly Cloudy
Wed
19 Aug
17°C / 32°C
Overcast
Thu
20 Aug
19°C / 32°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
11:30 AM
6° / 23°
6° / 23°
Clear Sky
33% 4 km/h
12:30 PM
5° / 22°
5° / 22°
Clear Sky
33% 9 km/h
13:30 PM
5° / 21°
5° / 21°
Mainly Clear
34% 15 km/h
14:30 PM
3° / 20°
3° / 20°
Mainly Clear
32% 19 km/h
15:30 PM
2° / 20°
2° / 20°
Mainly Clear
31% 23 km/h
16:30 PM
2° / 19°
2° / 19°
Clear Sky
31% 24 km/h
17:30 PM
2° / 19°
2° / 19°
Clear Sky
32% 27 km/h
18:30 PM
1° / 18°
1° / 18°
Clear Sky
33% 27 km/h
19:30 PM
1° / 17°
1° / 17°
Clear Sky
34% 29 km/h
20:30 PM
1° / 17°
1° / 17°
Clear Sky
35% 30 km/h
21:30 PM
1° / 17°
1° / 17°
Clear Sky
35% 30 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 28.77°C
  • Average low 15.67°C
  • Hottest day 35°C (27 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (29 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 32.13%
  • Days with precipitation 1 days
  • Highest precipitation 3 mm (13 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 29°C
  • Min: 15°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Northern Territory over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Northern Territory in the coming days

Rainfall in Northern Territory in the coming days

Northern Territory Climate Summary

Northern Territory features a Subtropical steppe (Köppen classification: BSh), with an average annual temperature of 27.63ºC (81.73ºF), which is about 7.26% higher than the national average for Australia. Annually, the city experiences approximately 27.66 millimeters (1.09 inches) of rainfall, spread across 41.89 rainy days, accounting for 11.48% of the year.

Longitude -19.4914108
Latitude 132.5509603
Yearly high temperature 31.64ºC (88.95ºF)
Yearly low temperature 21.33ºC (70.39ºF)
Hottest month January 35.77ºC (96.39ºF)
Coldest month July 13.24ºC (55.83ºF)
Yearly precip 27.66mm (1.09in)
Days with rainfall 41.89 days (11.48%)
Driest month August (26.89%)
Wettest month January (42.75%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 35.77° / 27.47° 9.18 days
February 35.69° / 26.66° 7.45 days
March 34.29° / 25.39° 4.55 days
April 31.76° / 21.97° 1.45 days
May 27.09° / 17.31° 1.45 days
June 23.92° / 13.53° 0.27 days
July 24.29° / 13.24° 0.82 days
August 27.06° / 14.57° 0.55 days
September 31.86° / 18.85° 1.27 days
October 34.97° / 22.91° 2.18 days
November 36.45° / 26.49° 5.36 days
December 36.5° / 27.63° 7.36 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Northern Territory?

January has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 35.77ºC) and July are the coolest (daily mean of 13.24ºC).

2. What should I wear in Northern Territory today?

For today's very hot weather in Northern Territory, with the high temperatures above 29ºC (84.2ºF), consider wearing:
- UV-protective sunglasses
- Wide-brimmed sun hat
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks

Temperature

Early
3°C / 28°C
Morning
6°C / 26°C
Afternoon
2°C / 20°C
Evening
1°C / 17°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 442
  • CO 130
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 56
  • PM10 6
  • PM25 5
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,296

Sunrise / Sunset

21:30
08:57