Katherine 2024 Climate Summary
Katherine's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
The temperature profile shows a range from 16.0°C lows in the coldest months to 38.5°C highs in summer, creating a seasonal temperature swing of 2.5°C.
The wettest month is Jan (420mm), and the driest is Jun (0mm). This creates an annual total of 1319mm distributed across about 119 rain days.
Compared to the Northern Territory average, Katherine is 1.9°C warmer. Its annual rainfall of 1319mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Katherine. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Katherine'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 Katherine's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Katherine reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 33.5°C, while the average minimum is 22.2°C. This 11.3°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Katherine showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1319mm, 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 | 32.4 | 24.9 | 420 | 27 | 17.8 | 60% |
| February | 33.2 | 24.7 | 296 | 22 | 20.9 | 58% |
| March | 32.9 | 24.6 | 268 | 25 | 19.3 | 58% |
| April | 32.5 | 22.1 | 6 | 2 | 21.7 | 39% |
| May | 31.9 | 21.0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 35% |
| June | 29.9 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 29% |
| July | 29.6 | 16.8 | 3 | 1 | 18.9 | 28% |
| August | 33.5 | 18.8 | 0 | 0 | 22.6 | 21% |
| September | 35.8 | 22.4 | 14 | 2 | 22.6 | 25% |
| October | 38.5 | 24.9 | 26 | 5 | 24.3 | 23% |
| November | 36.7 | 24.9 | 136 | 17 | 23.6 | 36% |
| December | 35.0 | 24.9 | 150 | 18 | 23.7 | 49% |