Katherine Weather in June (1981–2025)

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June at a Glance in Katherine

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
30.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
15.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
1 mm
Avg Humidity
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49%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-4.1°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Katherine June Weather Overview

June is one of the cooler months of the year in Katherine, with average highs near 30.7°C and lows around 15.7°C (mean 23.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 49% relative humidity across the period.

Katherine June Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

June is one of the cooler months of the year in Katherine. Across 45 years of records, the warmest June in Katherine was 2016 — when the month averaged 26.4°C — while the coldest was 2011 at 17°C. Typical June days reach 30.7°C with nights near 15.7°C. The long-term June temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp22.6°C→24.0°C+1.4°C
Max Temp30.2°C→31.4°C+1.2°C
Min Temp14.9°C→16.7°C+1.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

17.0°C–19.5°C3 yr (7%)
19.5°C–22.0°C5 yr (11%)
22.0°C–24.5°C25 yr (56%)
24.5°C–27.0°C12 yr (27%)

Katherine June Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

June is one of the drier months in Katherine, averaging 1 mm of rainfall. The wettest June on record was 2007 with 11 mm, while the driest were 2020, 2023 and 2024, among others at 0 mm.

Katherine June Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Katherine during June averages 49%. The most humid Junes were 2006 and 2011 at 71%, and the least humid was 2002 at 37%.

Katherine June Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

June receives about 5.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Katherine. The sunniest Junes were 2002, 2011 and 2012 at 5.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2007 at 4.3.

Katherine June Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Katherine during June is 3.2 m/s. The windiest June was 2019 at 3.8 m/s, while the calmest were 2009 and 2021 at 2.5 m/s.

What June Feels Like in Katherine

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How June Ranks in Katherine

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Katherine Weather by Month

Katherine June Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp23.3°C23.8°C22.3°C23.0°C24.2°C+0.9°C
Avg High30.9°C31.4°C29.6°C30.5°C31.6°C+0.7°C
Avg Low15.6°C16.2°C14.9°C15.5°C16.8°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain1 mm1 mm1 mm1 mm2 mm+1 mm

Extreme June Records in Katherine

🔥Warmest June36.3°C2016
🧊Coldest June5.2°C2011
🌧️Wettest June11 mm2007
🏜️Driest June0 mm1982
🌬️Windiest June3.8 m/s2019

Key Insights for June

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June temperatures in Katherine have risen by about 1.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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June has ranged from a record low of 5.2°C (2011) to a record high of 36.3°C (2016).

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Rainfall in June is one of the drier months, averaging 1 mm, with a wettest year of 11 mm.

Is June a Good Time to Visit Katherine?

One of the best times to visit Katherine

June is one of the best times to visit Katherine. Expect days averaging 30.7°C and nights around 15.7°C (mean 23.2°C) — cooler than Katherine's yearly average — with low rainfall (1 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Katherine's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Katherine Weather in June — In Depth

☀️ June climate overview

June is one of the cooler months of the year in Katherine, with average highs near 30.7°C and lows around 15.7°C (mean 23.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 49% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in June

June averages 1 mm of rainfall in Katherine, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest June on record saw 11 mm (2007), and the driest just 0 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 49% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How June has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average June temperatures have risen by about 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.2°C to 31.4°C and overnight lows from 14.9°C to 16.7°C over the same span.
June Weather in Katherine, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202530.2°C22.7°C15.1°C32.4°C10.3°C2 mm47%3 m/s5.1
202431.0°C23.0°C15.1°C35.4°C9.1°C0 mm52%2.9 m/s5.2
202333.2°C25.8°C18.4°C35.1°C14.1°C0 mm50%2.9 m/s5
202231.9°C24.9°C17.9°C36.3°C12.6°C11 mm44%3.5 m/s4.7
202130.6°C23.7°C16.9°C33.6°C11.9°C0 mm54%2.5 m/s5
202032.5°C24.9°C17.3°C35.4°C12.5°C0 mm44%3.4 m/s5.3
201931.1°C23.3°C15.6°C35.5°C10.0°C0 mm38%3.8 m/s5.2
201832.3°C24.4°C16.5°C35.3°C11.7°C0 mm41%3.2 m/s5.2
201731.5°C24.1°C16.7°C33.5°C12.2°C0 mm44%3.5 m/s5.1
2016 🔥33.8°C26.4°C19.1°C36.3°C13.4°C0 mm46%3 m/s5.1
201531.4°C24.2°C16.9°C33.6°C11.5°C0 mm50%3.4 m/s5.2
201430.8°C23.4°C15.9°C33.8°C11.2°C5 mm45%3.6 m/s5.3
201330.7°C23.8°C16.9°C33.2°C12.2°C0 mm51%3.2 m/s5
201229.2°C21.0°C12.7°C33.1°C9.1°C0 mm44%2.9 m/s5.4
2011 ❄️24.3°C17.0°C9.6°C28.3°C5.2°C1 mm71%2.8 m/s5.4
201030.0°C22.5°C14.9°C33.2°C10.9°C0 mm53%3.5 m/s5.3
200931.8°C24.0°C16.2°C35.1°C9.0°C0 mm45%2.5 m/s5.2
200830.4°C23.1°C15.7°C32.4°C10.8°C0 mm55%3.3 m/s5.2
2007 🌧️28.0°C21.1°C14.3°C32.8°C6.9°C11 mm52%3.7 m/s4.3
200625.5°C19.0°C12.5°C29.0°C7.3°C0 mm71%3.3 m/s5.3
200532.8°C25.3°C17.7°C35.4°C9.1°C0 mm42%2.9 m/s5.2
200428.5°C21.1°C13.8°C31.7°C7.7°C0 mm57%3.2 m/s5.3
200332.1°C24.0°C15.9°C34.4°C11.6°C0 mm42%2.9 m/s5.2
200231.2°C22.7°C14.2°C36.0°C9.5°C0 mm37%3.2 m/s5.4
200130.1°C22.9°C15.7°C33.0°C11.1°C0 mm59%3.3 m/s5
200026.0°C19.4°C12.8°C30.6°C5.6°C1 mm66%3.5 m/s5
199930.0°C22.2°C14.4°C31.6°C8.6°C0 mm49%3 m/s5.2
199832.6°C25.0°C17.5°C35.2°C10.1°C5 mm48%3.2 m/s5.2
199729.9°C22.7°C15.5°C32.6°C10.6°C0 mm50%3.2 m/s5.1
199633.2°C25.4°C17.6°C35.5°C14.0°C0 mm49%3 m/s5.3
199530.7°C23.4°C16.0°C34.1°C7.5°C0 mm49%3.6 m/s4.7
199430.5°C22.7°C14.9°C33.0°C9.0°C0 mm46%3.1 m/s5.3
199332.3°C24.7°C17.2°C35.0°C12.8°C0 mm47%3.6 m/s5.2
199231.5°C23.5°C15.5°C35.1°C10.3°C0 mm42%3.1 m/s5.3
199132.3°C24.5°C16.7°C34.7°C13.5°C0 mm49%2.9 m/s5.3
199030.7°C23.5°C16.2°C34.3°C10.7°C0 mm44%3.1 m/s5.2
198930.0°C22.7°C15.4°C33.3°C9.5°C1 mm47%3.1 m/s5.2
198832.1°C23.7°C15.4°C35.5°C11.2°C0 mm40%3.4 m/s5.3
198732.5°C25.1°C17.7°C35.8°C10.4°C1 mm47%3 m/s5.2
198632.5°C25.0°C17.5°C35.9°C11.2°C4 mm43%3.1 m/s5.3
198528.8°C20.9°C13.0°C32.3°C9.5°C4 mm47%3.1 m/s5.3
198429.0°C21.9°C14.8°C31.9°C9.2°C0 mm54%3.6 m/s5.1
198330.8°C23.2°C15.5°C32.3°C12.3°C0 mm49%3.3 m/s—
198230.1°C22.2°C14.3°C32.6°C8.7°C0 mm45%3.1 m/s—
198132.5°C24.8°C17.1°C35.2°C13.3°C2 mm44%2.6 m/s—

Actual recorded June data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Katherine June Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Katherine in June?▼

The average high in June is around 30.7°C with lows near 15.7°C (mean 23.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Katherine in June?▼

June averages 1 mm of rainfall in Katherine, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 11 mm in 2007.

What was the hottest June on record in Katherine?▼

The hottest June reached 36.3°C in 2016. The coldest dipped to 5.2°C in 2011.

Has June in Katherine gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average June temperatures have risen by about 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.2°C to 31.4°C and overnight lows from 14.9°C to 16.7°C over the same span.

Is June a good time to visit Katherine?▼

June is one of the cooler months of the year in Katherine and one of the drier months, so plan for around 30.7°C daytime highs and 15.7°C at night.

Is June the coldest month in Katherine?▼

Yes — June is the coldest month of the year in Katherine, averaging 23.2°C.

What should I pack for Katherine in June?▼

For June in Katherine, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 30.7°C and lows of 15.7°C.

Is Katherine humid in June?▼

Relative humidity in June averages 49% — relatively dry.

How windy is Katherine in June?▼

Average wind speed in June is 3.2 m/s. The windiest June on record averaged 3.8 m/s (2019).

Which June had the most rainfall in Katherine?▼

The wettest June on record was 2007 with 11 mm. On average, June sees 1 mm.

Where does this June weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Katherine behaves each June, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for June specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.