Jabiru 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Jabiru's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
The temperature profile shows a range from 18.4°C lows in the coldest months to 38.6°C highs in summer, creating a seasonal temperature swing of -0.1°C.
Jan brings the heaviest precipitation at 575mm, contrasting sharply with Aug's mere 0mm. The city receives 1865mm annually over approximately 139 rain days.
Compared to the Northern Territory average, Jabiru is 2.6°C warmer. Its annual rainfall of 1865mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Jabiru. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Jabiru'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 Jabiru's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Jabiru reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 34.2°C, while the average minimum is 22.6°C. This 11.6°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Jabiru showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1865mm, 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 | 32.1 | 24.8 | 575 | 29 | 17.2 | 64% |
| February | 32.6 | 24.6 | 345 | 24 | 19.3 | 62% |
| March | 32.4 | 24.5 | 432 | 29 | 16.8 | 62% |
| April | 33.7 | 23.3 | 30 | 7 | 20.6 | 43% |
| May | 34.3 | 23.5 | 6 | 1 | 18.6 | 35% |
| June | 32.4 | 18.6 | 1 | 0 | 19.2 | 29% |
| July | 31.8 | 18.4 | 7 | 1 | 19.1 | 29% |
| August | 34.8 | 19.2 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 | 22% |
| September | 36.6 | 21.8 | 30 | 2 | 22.6 | 26% |
| October | 38.6 | 23.5 | 42 | 6 | 24.0 | 25% |
| November | 37.3 | 24.5 | 168 | 15 | 22.8 | 35% |
| December | 33.9 | 24.9 | 228 | 25 | 21.2 | 58% |