Mataranka Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Mataranka's warmest month in 2024 was October, averaging 38.6 degrees. That gives Mataranka an annual average daytime high of 33.2 degrees, 1.6 degrees warmer than the Northern Territory mean.
Daytime highs peak at 38.6 degrees in October and bottom out with overnight lows of 15.9 degrees in June. That is a 22.7 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 21.9 degrees across the year, 0.8 degrees warmer than the Northern Territory average of 21.1.
Annual rainfall totals 1,248mm across 108 rain days, close to the Northern Territory average. The wettest month is January at 405mm, and June is the driest at 0mm.
Most of the rain falls in the warmer months, giving you those classic summer afternoon storms.
By our reckoning, July (7.4/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while October (1.0/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to July if you're picking the best time to visit Mataranka.
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: 3.8/10 - Ranked #200 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 | 33.7 | 24.7 | 786 | 2.2 |
| Autumn | 31.6 | 22.1 | 263 | 4.8 |
| Winter | 30.5 | 16.9 | 3 | 6.6 |
| Spring | 37.0 | 23.9 | 195 | 1.7 |
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 Mataranka.
32.9°C, 405mm rain February
32.7°C, 254mm rain March
32.1°C, 253mm rain April
31.4°C, 10mm rain May
31.4°C, 0mm rain June
29.5°C, 0mm rain July
29.1°C, 3mm rain August
32.8°C, 0mm rain September
35.4°C, 10mm rain October
38.6°C, 34mm rain November
36.9°C, 151mm rain December
35.5°C, 127mm rain
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