Northern Territory has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C across all 8 cities, with approximately 1157 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 57%. Temperatures peak in October and drop to their lowest in July, while rainfall is highest during winter months.

The warmest city is Adelaide River with average July highs of 34.1°C, while Alice Springs is the coldest with average January lows of 22.5°C. Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating warm and dry conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.

🏙️ Cities in Northern Territory — Weather History

Darwin

Avg High30.9°C

📊 Northern Territory Monthly Climate Data

Monthly Climate Data

Month	🌤️	Avg High	Avg Temp	Avg Low	Record High	Record Low	Humid %	Rain (mm)	Wind (m/s)	Solar (kWh/m²)
January	🌧️	32.6°C	28.7°C	24.7°C	47.0°C	12.7°C	70%	271	2.9	6.10
February	🌧️	32.0°C	28.1°C	24.3°C	46.1°C	12.1°C	72%	236	2.8	6.00
March	🌧️	31.6°C	27.4°C	23.2°C	45.0°C	7.8°C	71%	192	2.6	6.10
April	😎	30.8°C	25.8°C	20.7°C	40.6°C	4.0°C	67%	65	2.7	5.80
May	😎	29.8°C	23.8°C	17.8°C	38.8°C	1.0°C	60%	14	2.9	5.20
June	😎	29.0°C	22.2°C	15.3°C	38.3°C	-2.2°C	52%	5	3.0	4.90
July	😎	29.5°C	22.2°C	15.0°C	38.5°C	-2.0°C	47%	4	3.0	5.10
August	😎	31.5°C	24.1°C	16.6°C	40.4°C	-0.7°C	43%	3	2.9	5.90
September	😎	34.7°C	27.5°C	20.4°C	41.8°C	2.4°C	43%	13	2.9	6.50
October	🥵	36.4°C	29.8°C	23.2°C	44.4°C	4.7°C	46%	44	2.8	6.90
November	⛅	35.5°C	30.0°C	24.5°C	46.1°C	5.9°C	54%	108	2.5	6.80
December	🌧️	34.0°C	29.4°C	24.8°C	47.3°C	11.3°C	64%	203	2.6	6.50

Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 8 cities in Northern Territory

🌦 Weather in Northern Territory Across Seasons

❄️ Winter in Northern Territory

July is Northern Territory's coldest month, with average lows reaching 15.0°C.

🌡️May to July (avg) · 16.0°C – 29.4°C

🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.

☀️ Summer in Northern Territory

Summer temperatures in Northern Territory peak in October, climbing to 36.4°C.

🌡️October to December (avg) · 24.2°C – 35.3°C

🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.

🌧️ Rainy Season in Northern Territory

Northern Territory sees its highest rainfall in January, receiving approximately 271 mm of precipitation.

🌧️December to February (avg) · up to 271 mm

☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.

📈 Northern Territory Monthly Averages

🌡️ Temperature Patterns

Region-wide monthly averages across 8 cities · 1981–2025 · °C

🌡️ Northern Territory Monthly Temperature Guide

October is the hottest month in Northern Territory, with average highs reaching 36.4°C, while July is the coldest with lows dropping to 15.0°C.

Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in October, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.

These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.

🌧️ Rainfall Distribution

Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month

🌧 Rainfall & Humidity in Northern Territory

Northern Territory receives its highest rainfall in January, while humidity peaks during winter months.

🌧️ Wettest: January — 271 mm☀️ Driest: August — 3 mm

💧 Humidity peaks at 72% in February · annual avg 57%

💨 Humidity & Wind Speed

Monthly averages · 1981–2025

🌍 Climate Summary

Avg Temp: 26.6°CAvg Rainfall: 1157 mmAvg Humidity: 57%Period: 1981–2025

Across 45 years, Northern Territory's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. 2016 was the warmest year overall and 2011 the coolest.

📅 Northern Territory Yearly Climate Trends

The warmest year on record was 2016 (avg: 27.8°C), while the coldest year was 2011 (avg: 25.0°C).

📊 Key Climate Trends

🌡️ Northern Territory's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade
📈 Minimum temperatures show a slight warming trend in recent years
🌧️ Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

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Averaged across all 8 cities in Northern Territory · Last 30 years · °C

Northern Territory's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. The region-wide average sits at 26.6°C with annual rainfall averaging 1157 mm.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation

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Averaged across all 8 cities in Northern Territory · Last 30 years · mm/year

Annual rainfall in Northern Territory shows noticeable variation. Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods.

📅 Yearly Climate Data Overview

🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest

ℹ️ Values are averages across all 8 cities in Northern Territory for each year.

Year	Avg High	Avg Temp	Avg Low	Hottest Day	Coldest Day	Rainfall (mm)	Avg Humidity	Avg Wind
2025	32.3°C	26.8°C	21.3°C	45.0°C	0.3°C	1236	59%	2.7 m/s
2024	32.8°C	27.3°C	21.8°C	45.6°C	-1.5°C	1213	60%	3.0 m/s
2023	32.9°C	27.1°C	21.3°C	45.2°C	1.7°C	833	56%	2.9 m/s
2022	32.5°C	26.9°C	21.3°C	44.9°C	-0.4°C	1106	57%	2.6 m/s
2021	32.2°C	26.7°C	21.2°C	44.9°C	0.4°C	1151	58%	2.7 m/s
2020	33.3°C	27.5°C	21.7°C	46.1°C	1.0°C	901	54%	2.9 m/s
2019 🔥	33.9°C	27.6°C	21.3°C	47.3°C	-0.7°C	486	50%	2.9 m/s
2018	33.3°C	27.4°C	21.5°C	46.7°C	0.2°C	761	53%	2.8 m/s
2017	33.1°C	27.4°C	21.6°C	44.3°C	1.4°C	716	55%	2.8 m/s
2016	33.4°C	27.8°C	22.2°C	43.2°C	-0.8°C	666	55%	2.6 m/s

Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Northern Territory?▼

Adelaide River is the hottest city in Northern Territory with an average July high of 34.1°C based on 45 years of data. View Adelaide River weather history →

What is the coldest city in Northern Territory?▼

Alice Springs is the coldest city with average January lows of 22.5°C. View Alice Springs weather history →

Which city in Northern Territory gets the most rain?▼

Darwin is the wettest city in Northern Territory with approximately 1664 mm of annual precipitation on average.

What is the warmest month in Northern Territory?▼

October is the warmest month in Northern Territory, with region-wide average highs of 36.4°C and average lows of 23.2°C.

What is the coldest month in Northern Territory?▼

July is the coldest month in Northern Territory with average lows of 15.0°C and average highs of 29.5°C.

What is the rainiest month in Northern Territory?▼

January is the rainiest month in Northern Territory with approximately 271 mm on average, while August is the driest with 3 mm.

How many cities in Northern Territory have weather data?▼

WeatherBlaze has historical weather data for 8 cities in Northern Territory, covering 45 years of climate records from 1981 to 2025.

Where does this climate data come from?▼

All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

📡 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.

Parameters included:

Temperature (Min, Max)
Precipitation
Relative Humidity
Wind Speed
Solar Radiation

Data specifications:

Resolution: Monthly
Spatial: 0.5° × 0.625°
Source: MERRA-2
Coverage: 1981–2025
Cities: 8 in Northern Territory