Alice Springs 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Alice Springs's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperatures in Alice Springs range between 5.8°C in winter and 37.9°C in summer, a variation of 15.0°C across the year.
Mar brings the heaviest precipitation at 160mm, contrasting sharply with Apr's mere 0mm. The city receives 346mm annually over approximately 51 rain days.
Compared to the Northern Territory average, Alice Springs is 2.2°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 346mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Alice Springs. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Alice Springs's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Alice Springs's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Alice Springs reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 29.4°C, while the average minimum is 16.3°C. This 13.1°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Alice Springs showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 346mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.9 | 25.1 | 22 | 6 | 26.5 | 21% |
| February | 37.1 | 24.1 | 10 | 3 | 25.0 | 19% |
| March | 30.6 | 20.7 | 160 | 12 | 17.6 | 43% |
| April | 25.1 | 11.7 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 22% |
| May | 22.6 | 9.8 | 40 | 3 | 16.6 | 30% |
| June | 20.5 | 8.1 | 5 | 2 | 14.9 | 36% |
| July | 18.7 | 5.8 | 3 | 1 | 16.2 | 32% |
| August | 27.5 | 12.8 | 0 | 0 | 19.5 | 19% |
| September | 27.6 | 14.0 | 20 | 5 | 20.8 | 21% |
| October | 34.1 | 19.8 | 3 | 2 | 25.3 | 12% |
| November | 34.1 | 20.7 | 46 | 9 | 24.9 | 24% |
| December | 36.6 | 23.2 | 34 | 8 | 27.0 | 21% |