Nhulunbuy Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Nhulunbuy's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 32.0 degrees. That gives Nhulunbuy an annual average daytime high of 30.1 degrees, 1.5 degrees cooler than the Northern Territory mean.
Daytime highs peak at 32.0 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 21.9 degrees in July. That is a 10.1 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 24.5 degrees across the year, 3.4 degrees warmer than the Northern Territory average of 21.1.
Annual rainfall totals 1,438mm across 175 rain days, 22 percent wetter than the Northern Territory average. The wettest month is March at 336mm, and July is the driest at 9mm.
This is summer-dominant rainfall country. The wet season lines up with the heat.
By our reckoning, July (8.3/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while January (3.1/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to July for the peak-comfort window.
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: 5.3/10 - Ranked #179 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 | 31.3 | 26.2 | 648 | 3.2 |
| Autumn | 29.7 | 25.3 | 638 | 4.3 |
| Winter | 28.2 | 22.2 | 34 | 7.7 |
| Spring | 31.2 | 24.3 | 118 | 5.8 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
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Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Nhulunbuy.
30.9°C, 294mm rain February
31.0°C, 201mm rain March
29.9°C, 336mm rain April
29.5°C, 273mm rain May
29.6°C, 30mm rain June
28.2°C, 14mm rain July
27.4°C, 9mm rain August
29.0°C, 11mm rain September
30.3°C, 22mm rain October
31.5°C, 52mm rain November
31.8°C, 44mm rain December
32.0°C, 153mm rain
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