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Katherine

NT, Australia · Monthly Weather Guide

Katherine transforms across the year, and knowing when to visit makes all the difference. Based on our comfort scoring, here are the best months to visit Katherine:

During these months, warm but not scorching temperatures prevail, wet weather is minimal, and the sun shines brightly and regularly. Temperature averages hover around 24.7°C, which is ideal for outdoor activities.

January, february, november and december is when you'll face the toughest conditions. Avoid January, February, November and December unless you enjoy heavy rainfall makes outdoor activities difficult.

Across the full year, Katherine records 1319mm of rainfall. The climate varies significantly from season to season, so choosing your visit dates based on the weather you prefer will make a real difference to your experience.

Use the month-by-month breakdown below to find the perfect window for your Katherine visit.

Best Months to Visit

Best Time
May, June, July and August
Highest comfort scores
Best Month
May 9.6/10
Peak visiting conditions
Avoid
January, February, November and December
Lowest comfort scores
Annual Rainfall
1319mm
Total across all months

Month-by-Month Comfort Scores

Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine.

Monthly Climate Data

Month Max °C Min °C Rain mm Rain Days Solar MJ Humidity % Comfort

Seasonal Breakdown

Summer (Dec-Feb)
24.8°C to 33.5°C
Rainfall: 867mm | Average: 29.2°C
Autumn (Mar-May)
22.6°C to 32.4°C
Rainfall: 274mm | Average: 27.5°C
Winter (Jun-Aug)
17.2°C to 31.0°C
Rainfall: 3mm | Average: 24.1°C
Spring (Sep-Nov)
24.1°C to 37.0°C
Rainfall: 175mm | Average: 30.5°C

What to Pack

Based on Katherine's best visiting months, here's what we recommend bringing:

Light clothing, SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses are non-negotiable.

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