Tennant Creek 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Tennant Creek's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
The temperature profile shows a range from 11.4°C lows in the coldest months to 38.9°C highs in summer, creating a seasonal temperature swing of 9.6°C.
Rainfall patterns show Mar as the wettest month with 304mm, while Jun receives just 0mm. Annual rainfall totals 931mm, spread across an average of 67 rain days.
Tennant Creek runs 0.1°C warmer than the Northern Territory average. The 931mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Tennant Creek. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Tennant Creek'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 Tennant Creek's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Tennant Creek reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 31.7°C, while the average minimum is 20.0°C. This 11.7°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Tennant Creek showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 931mm, 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 | 34.2 | 25.1 | 271 | 16 | 21.6 | 45% |
| February | 34.5 | 24.5 | 215 | 10 | 22.5 | 41% |
| March | 31.1 | 22.6 | 304 | 15 | 19.0 | 54% |
| April | 29.5 | 17.7 | 1 | 0 | 22.1 | 26% |
| May | 27.9 | 16.6 | 9 | 2 | 17.6 | 29% |
| June | 24.7 | 12.2 | 0 | 0 | 17.6 | 28% |
| July | 23.7 | 11.4 | 4 | 2 | 17.4 | 27% |
| August | 30.4 | 16.5 | 1 | 1 | 21.2 | 18% |
| September | 32.2 | 19.5 | 21 | 4 | 21.8 | 20% |
| October | 37.4 | 23.5 | 2 | 1 | 26.0 | 13% |
| November | 36.3 | 24.9 | 82 | 9 | 24.2 | 28% |
| December | 38.9 | 25.5 | 21 | 7 | 27.1 | 21% |