Katherine Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Katherine's warmest month in 2024 was October, averaging 38.5 degrees. That gives Katherine an annual average daytime high of 33.5 degrees, 1.9 degrees warmer than the Northern Territory mean.
Daytime highs peak at 38.5 degrees in October and bottom out with overnight lows of 16.0 degrees in June. That is a 22.5 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 22.2 degrees across the year, 1.1 degrees warmer than the Northern Territory average of 21.1.
Annual rainfall totals 1,319mm across 119 rain days, close to the Northern Territory average. The wettest month is January at 420mm, and June is the driest at 0mm.
Most of the rain falls in the warmer months, giving you those classic summer afternoon storms.
Our Comfort Score puts July on top at 7.1/10 and October at the bottom with 1.0/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to July if you're picking the best time to visit Katherine.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 3.6/10 - Ranked #201 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, NT avg 4.6)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 33.5 | 24.8 | 867 | 2.1 |
| Autumn | 32.4 | 22.6 | 274 | 4.4 |
| Winter | 31.0 | 17.2 | 3 | 6.3 |
| Spring | 37.0 | 24.1 | 175 | 1.5 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Katherine.
32.4°C, 420mm rain February
33.2°C, 296mm rain March
32.9°C, 268mm rain April
32.5°C, 6mm rain May
31.9°C, 0mm rain June
29.9°C, 0mm rain July
29.6°C, 3mm rain August
33.5°C, 0mm rain September
35.8°C, 14mm rain October
38.5°C, 26mm rain November
36.7°C, 136mm rain December
35.0°C, 150mm rain
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