Northern Territory, Australia Weather

Northern Territory,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
29°C
84.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Drizzle

Pressure: 983 hPa

Feel like: 29 °C

Temperature: 29°C

Cloud: 41%

Humidity: 41%

Wind: NNE - 7 km/h

Visibility: 11.62 km

Weather forecast

Sat
16 May
20°C / 24°C
Slight Rain
Sun
17 May
17°C / 22°C
Drizzle
Mon
18 May
15°C / 22°C
Overcast
Tue
19 May
14°C / 19°C
Overcast
Wed
20 May
13°C / 20°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
04:30 AM
14° / 29°
14° / 29°
Drizzle
41% 23 km/h
05:30 AM
14° / 29°
14° / 29°
Drizzle
39% 18 km/h
06:30 AM
14° / 29°
14° / 29°
Drizzle
39% 15 km/h
07:30 AM
14° / 29°
14° / 29°
Drizzle
40% 10 km/h
08:30 AM
15° / 27°
15° / 27°
Mainly Clear
48% 10 km/h
09:30 AM
16° / 26°
16° / 26°
Mainly Clear
54% 18 km/h
10:30 AM
16° / 24°
16° / 24°
Mainly Clear
59% 21 km/h
11:30 AM
16° / 24°
16° / 24°
Clear Sky
62% 20 km/h
12:30 PM
16° / 23°
16° / 23°
Mainly Clear
65% 18 km/h
13:30 PM
17° / 22°
17° / 22°
Mainly Clear
69% 20 km/h
14:30 PM
17° / 22°
17° / 22°
Clear Sky
71% 20 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 25.6°C
  • Average low 15.63°C
  • Hottest day 32°C (01 May 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (28 May 2026)
  • Average humidity 54.97%
  • Days with precipitation 12 days
  • Highest precipitation 62 mm (16 May 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 29°C
  • Min: 20°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 30ºC (86.0ºF), consider wearing:
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Broad-brimmed sun hat
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks

Temperature

Early
15°C / 28°C
Morning
16°C / 26°C
Afternoon
16°C / 21°C
Evening
16°C / 19°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 436
  • CO 73
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 49
  • PM10 4
  • PM25 3
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,296

Sunrise / Sunset

21:30
08:41