Tennant Creek Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Tennant Creek's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 38.9 degrees. That gives Tennant Creek an annual average daytime high of 31.7 degrees, right on the Northern Territory average.
Daytime highs peak at 38.9 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 11.4 degrees in July. That is a 27.5 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 20.0 degrees across the year, 1.1 degrees colder than the Northern Territory average of 21.1.
Annual rainfall totals 931mm across 67 rain days, 21 percent drier than the Northern Territory average. The wettest month is March at 304mm, and June is the driest at 0mm.
Expect the wet stuff mostly in summer. The cooler months tend to be drier and clearer.
By our reckoning, June (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while October (1.0/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, June is your best bet.
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: 4.9/10 - Ranked #188 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 | 35.9 | 25.0 | 507 | 1.6 |
| Autumn | 29.5 | 19.0 | 314 | 6.4 |
| Winter | 26.3 | 13.4 | 5 | 8.9 |
| Spring | 35.3 | 22.6 | 105 | 2.5 |
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 Tennant Creek.
34.2°C, 271mm rain February
34.5°C, 215mm rain March
31.1°C, 304mm rain April
29.5°C, 1mm rain May
27.9°C, 9mm rain June
24.7°C, 0mm rain July
23.7°C, 4mm rain August
30.4°C, 1mm rain September
32.2°C, 21mm rain October
37.4°C, 2mm rain November
36.3°C, 82mm rain December
38.9°C, 21mm rain
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