Mataranka 2024 Climate Summary
Mataranka's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
Temperature extremes span from 15.9°C up to 38.6°C, with a notable 3.2°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
The wettest month is Jan (405mm), and the driest is Jun (0mm). This creates an annual total of 1248mm distributed across about 108 rain days.
Compared to the Northern Territory average, Mataranka is 1.6°C warmer. Its annual rainfall of 1248mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Mataranka. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Mataranka'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 Mataranka's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Mataranka reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 33.2°C, while the average minimum is 21.9°C. This 11.3°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Mataranka showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1248mm, 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 | 32.9 | 24.8 | 405 | 27 | 18.8 | 58% |
| February | 32.7 | 24.5 | 254 | 22 | 20.9 | 59% |
| March | 32.1 | 24.2 | 253 | 27 | 18.8 | 61% |
| April | 31.4 | 21.4 | 10 | 3 | 21.7 | 41% |
| May | 31.4 | 20.7 | 0 | 0 | 19.2 | 34% |
| June | 29.5 | 15.9 | 0 | 0 | 18.9 | 28% |
| July | 29.1 | 16.5 | 3 | 1 | 18.8 | 28% |
| August | 32.8 | 18.3 | 0 | 0 | 22.4 | 22% |
| September | 35.4 | 21.9 | 10 | 1 | 22.8 | 24% |
| October | 38.6 | 25.0 | 34 | 3 | 24.9 | 21% |
| November | 36.9 | 24.9 | 151 | 12 | 24.1 | 33% |
| December | 35.5 | 24.8 | 127 | 12 | 24.1 | 44% |