Nhulunbuy 2024 Climate Summary
Nhulunbuy'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 21.9°C lows in the coldest months to 32.0°C highs in summer, creating a seasonal temperature swing of 3.1°C.
Rainfall patterns show Mar as the wettest month with 336mm, while Jul receives just 9mm. Annual rainfall totals 1438mm, spread across an average of 175 rain days.
Compared to the Northern Territory average, Nhulunbuy is 1.5°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 1438mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Nhulunbuy. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Nhulunbuy'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 Nhulunbuy's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Nhulunbuy reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 30.1°C, while the average minimum is 24.5°C. This 5.6°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Nhulunbuy showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1438mm, 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 | 30.9 | 26.3 | 294 | 27 | 19.0 | 68% |
| February | 31.0 | 26.1 | 201 | 22 | 21.1 | 69% |
| March | 29.9 | 25.6 | 336 | 30 | 17.3 | 74% |
| April | 29.5 | 25.2 | 273 | 26 | 15.9 | 68% |
| May | 29.6 | 25.1 | 30 | 14 | 17.2 | 61% |
| June | 28.2 | 22.6 | 14 | 6 | 16.5 | 56% |
| July | 27.4 | 21.9 | 9 | 3 | 16.9 | 55% |
| August | 29.0 | 22.0 | 11 | 4 | 20.2 | 50% |
| September | 30.3 | 23.4 | 22 | 7 | 22.6 | 53% |
| October | 31.5 | 24.3 | 52 | 3 | 24.5 | 54% |
| November | 31.8 | 25.1 | 44 | 13 | 24.1 | 57% |
| December | 32.0 | 26.1 | 153 | 20 | 21.5 | 63% |