, with a hot, humid and rainy season from December to March (during which the rains often occur in the form of thunderstorms) and a dry period from May to September. In the austral winter, from June to mid-August, the temperature decreases a little, while from mid-August to November, before the return of the rains, the temperature rises, so much so that October and November are, although only slightly, the hottest months of the year.
The city is the capital of the Northern Territory and is located in the northernmost part of the state, called Top End, on the coast. Nearby is the satellite town of Palmerston. North of the Beagle Gulf are the Tiwi Islands.
We are in the humid tropical belt, which is located north of the Australian deserts.
Given the latitude, only 12 degrees south latitude, therefore halfway between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn, the sun passes at the Zenith at noon twice a year, in mid-February and in late October.
. Cyclones typically form from mid-November to mid-May, but are more likely from late December to late March.
, from June to August, as it is the least hot and the driest time of the year.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.6 °C, with a minimum of
25.1 °C and a maximum of
32 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
21 °C in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
36.1 °C in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
470 mm, distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
30.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.4 °C, with a minimum of
25.1 °C and a maximum of
31.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
21.2 °C in February 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
35.3 °C in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
410 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
30.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.6 °C, with a minimum of
24.9 °C and a maximum of
32.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
20.9 °C in March 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
35.9 °C in March 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
315 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
30.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
28.6 °C, with a minimum of
24.2 °C and a maximum of
33 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C. However, it dropped to
18 °C in April 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
36.7 °C in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
11.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
27.3 °C, with a minimum of
22.3 °C and a maximum of
32.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C. However, it dropped to
15.6 °C in May 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
35.9 °C in May 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
13.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.6 °C, with a minimum of
20 °C and a maximum of
31.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
12.4 °C in June 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in June 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.2 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 88% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
13.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.2 °C, with a minimum of
19.3 °C and a maximum of
31.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
12.5 °C in July 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in July 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.9 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 90% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
12.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.8 °C, with a minimum of
19.8 °C and a maximum of
31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
13 °C in August 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
36.4 °C in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.8 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 90% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
28 °C, with a minimum of
22.9 °C and a maximum of
33.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
14.3 °C in September 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
37.4 °C in September 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
14.3 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
12.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.3 °C, with a minimum of
24.8 °C and a maximum of
33.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
19 °C in October 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
38.2 °C in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
13.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.6 °C, with a minimum of
25.4 °C and a maximum of
33.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
19.7 °C in November 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
37.3 °C in November 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
145 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
30.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.2 °C, with a minimum of
25.5 °C and a maximum of
33 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
20.7 °C in December 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
37.1 °C in December 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
280 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
30.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.