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Best Time to Visit Alice Springs

Australia · 30-year monthly climate averages

☀️ When to go

Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Alice Springs are May, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.

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Climate profile

Alice Springs sees its warmest weather in January, when daytime highs average around 37°C, and its coolest in June (around 20°C).

Annual precipitation totals roughly 273mm — January is typically the wettest month (~49mm) and August the driest (~4mm).

Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.

January is the sunniest month, with about 317 hours of sunshine.

Year at a glance

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0°19°37°

🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall

🔥 Recent heat vs normal

Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days

18/ 61
days ≥2°C above normal
33°C
highest recorded · September 30
-0.3°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
2026-08-01: -2.2°C2026-08-02: -1.6°C2026-08-03: -3.4°C2026-08-04: -2.5°C2026-08-05: -2.5°C2026-08-06: +1.2°C2026-08-07: +3.1°C2026-08-08: +2.3°C2026-08-09: -6.6°C2026-08-10: +0.5°C2026-08-11: -0.5°C2026-08-12: -7.1°C2026-08-13: -4.3°C2026-08-14: -3.4°C2026-08-15: -4.6°C2026-08-16: -2.7°C2026-08-17: -0.1°C2026-08-18: +2.1°C2026-08-19: +3.6°C2026-08-20: +2.6°C2026-08-21: -6.0°C2026-08-22: +0.7°C2026-08-23: +0.5°C2026-08-24: -0.6°C2026-08-25: -4.8°C2026-08-26: -3.8°C2026-08-27: -2.9°C2026-08-28: -1.6°C2026-08-29: -1.5°C2026-08-30: -0.1°C2026-08-31: +4.1°C2026-09-01: +0.4°C2026-09-02: +1.0°C2026-09-03: +1.0°C2026-09-04: +1.0°C2026-09-05: -0.4°C2026-09-06: -0.1°C2026-09-07: +2.9°C2026-09-08: +2.4°C2026-09-09: -7.8°C2026-09-10: -3.5°C2026-09-11: 0.0°C2026-09-12: +1.9°C2026-09-13: +2.1°C2026-09-14: +2.4°C2026-09-15: -2.5°C2026-09-16: -6.2°C2026-09-17: -2.9°C2026-09-18: +1.5°C2026-09-19: +2.8°C2026-09-20: +2.2°C2026-09-21: +1.5°C2026-09-22: +1.5°C2026-09-23: +3.0°C2026-09-24: +3.1°C2026-09-25: +0.9°C2026-09-26: +1.2°C2026-09-27: +2.4°C2026-09-28: +2.8°C2026-09-29: +4.1°C2026-09-30: +4.5°C

Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.

Month by month

MonthHigh / LowRainfallTravel rating
January37° / 22°C49mm🤔 Fair
February36° / 21°C41mm🤔 Fair
March34° / 17°C19mm👍 Good
April30° / 12°C19mm🌟 Great
May24° / 8°C18mm🌟 Great
June20° / 4°C10mm🌟 Great
July21° / 4°C12mm🌟 Great
August24° / 5°C4mm🌟 Great
September29° / 11°C8mm🌟 Great
October32° / 14°C19mm👍 Good
November34° / 18°C34mm🤔 Fair
December36° / 20°C40mm🤔 Fair

Alice Springs Weather in January

🤔 Fair time to visit

January in Alice Springs is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 37°C (99°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 49mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.

Avg high
37°C
99°F
Avg low
22°C
71°F
Rainfall
49mm
dry
Rainy days
4
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 317 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).

🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening

Alice Springs Weather in February

🤔 Fair time to visit

February in Alice Springs is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 36°C (97°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (69°F). Expect roughly 41mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.

Avg high
36°C
97°F
Avg low
21°C
69°F
Rainfall
41mm
dry
Rainy days
3
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 274 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).

🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening

Alice Springs Weather in March

👍 Good time to visit

March in Alice Springs is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 19mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.

Avg high
34°C
92°F
Avg low
17°C
63°F
Rainfall
19mm
very dry
Rainy days
2
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 298 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle

Alice Springs Weather in April

🌟 Great time to visit

April in Alice Springs is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 19mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.

Avg high
30°C
85°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
19mm
very dry
Rainy days
1
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 291 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses

Alice Springs Weather in May

🌟 Great time to visit

May in Alice Springs is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 18mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.

Avg high
24°C
75°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
18mm
very dry
Rainy days
2
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 268 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes

Alice Springs Weather in June

🌟 Great time to visit

June in Alice Springs is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (40°F). Expect roughly 10mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.

Avg high
20°C
68°F
Avg low
4°C
40°F
Rainfall
10mm
very dry
Rainy days
2
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 253 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes

Alice Springs Weather in July

🌟 Great time to visit

July in Alice Springs is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 12mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.

Avg high
21°C
69°F
Avg low
4°C
39°F
Rainfall
12mm
very dry
Rainy days
1
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 284 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes

Alice Springs Weather in August

🌟 Great time to visit

August in Alice Springs is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (42°F). Expect roughly 4mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.

Avg high
24°C
74°F
Avg low
5°C
42°F
Rainfall
4mm
very dry
Rainy days
1
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 314 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes

Alice Springs Weather in September

🌟 Great time to visit

September in Alice Springs is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 8mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.

Avg high
29°C
84°F
Avg low
11°C
51°F
Rainfall
8mm
very dry
Rainy days
1
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 302 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses

Alice Springs Weather in October

👍 Good time to visit

October in Alice Springs is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 19mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.

Avg high
32°C
89°F
Avg low
14°C
58°F
Rainfall
19mm
very dry
Rainy days
2
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 317 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle

Alice Springs Weather in November

🤔 Fair time to visit

November in Alice Springs is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (94°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 34mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.

Avg high
34°C
94°F
Avg low
18°C
64°F
Rainfall
34mm
dry
Rainy days
4
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 298 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle

Alice Springs Weather in December

🤔 Fair time to visit

December in Alice Springs is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 36°C (96°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 40mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.

Avg high
36°C
96°F
Avg low
20°C
68°F
Rainfall
40mm
dry
Rainy days
5
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 295 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).

🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening

FAQ

What is the best time to visit Alice Springs?
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Alice Springs are May, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
What is the hottest month in Alice Springs?
January is typically the hottest month in Alice Springs, with average daytime highs around 37°C.
What is the rainiest month in Alice Springs?
January is usually the wettest month, with around 49mm of precipitation.