Katherine has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Temperatures peak in October and drop to their lowest in July, while rainfall is highest during winter months.
Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating warm and dry conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌧️ | 36.2°C | 22.2°C | 29.2°C | 79% | 254 | 2.4 | 6.26 |
| February | 🌧️ | 34.2°C | 21.3°C | 27.7°C | 83% | 232 | 2.2 | 6.17 |
| March | 🌧️ | 33.8°C | 19.6°C | 26.7°C | 80% | 166 | 2.2 | 6.21 |
| April | 🌞 | 33.9°C | 16.5°C | 25.2°C | 71% | 35 | 2.6 | 5.98 |
| May | 🌞 | 34.1°C | 13.2°C | 23.6°C | 58% | 6 | 3.0 | 5.49 |
| June | 🌞 | 33.8°C | 10.4°C | 22.1°C | 49% | 1 | 3.2 | 5.17 |
| July | 🌞 | 34.4°C | 10.1°C | 22.2°C | 44% | 1 | 3.3 | 5.44 |
| August | 🌞 | 36.8°C | 11.6°C | 24.2°C | 38% | 1 | 3.3 | 6.18 |
| September | 🌞 | 39.7°C | 15.9°C | 27.8°C | 36% | 7 | 3.3 | 6.78 |
| October | 🔥 | 41.6°C | 19.6°C | 30.6°C | 38% | 31 | 3.0 | 7.06 |
| November | ☔ | 41.6°C | 22.2°C | 31.9°C | 50% | 103 | 2.4 | 6.88 |
| December | 🌧️ | 40.1°C | 22.2°C | 31.2°C | 66% | 214 | 2.3 | 6.59 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °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.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 83% in February · annual avg 58%
The warmest year in Katherine's recorded history was 2020 (avg: 28.7°C), while the coldest was 2011 (avg: 24.5°C).
Average annual high/low · Last 10 years · °C
Total annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 17.4°C | 27.3°C | 37.2°C | 1033 | 58% | 2.7 m/s |
2024 | 18.0°C | 27.5°C | 37.1°C | 1257 | 63% | 2.9 m/s |
2023 | 18.0°C | 27.5°C | 37.0°C | 776 | 56% | 2.9 m/s |
2022 | 18.2°C | 28.3°C | 38.4°C | 859 | 54% | 2.7 m/s |
2021 | 17.5°C | 26.9°C | 36.2°C | 1131 | 60% | 2.5 m/s |
2020 | 18.9°C | 28.7°C | 38.6°C | 745 | 51% | 2.9 m/s |
2019 🔥 | 17.8°C | 28.4°C | 38.9°C | 429 | 47% | 3.1 m/s |
2018 | 18.0°C | 28.3°C | 38.5°C | 535 | 50% | 2.8 m/s |
2017 | 17.9°C | 27.3°C | 36.8°C | 695 | 56% | 2.8 m/s |
2016 | 18.3°C | 28.0°C | 37.8°C | 636 | 56% | 2.6 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), October is typically the hottest month in Katherine, Northern Territory, with average high temperatures around 41.6°C.
July is the coldest month in Katherine, with average low temperatures around 10.1°C.
January receives the most rainfall with approximately 254 mm, while June is the driest with 1 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 44.4°C in October 2002. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was 5.2°C in June 2011.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Katherine receives the most sunlight in October with an average solar radiation of 7.06 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Northern Territory.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
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.
