Best Time to Visit Kakadu National Park
Best time to visit Kakadu National Park: May, June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Kakadu National Park
Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Kakadu National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91° | 76° | 17,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 90° | 76° | 14,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 90° | 76° | 19,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 92° | 74° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 92° | 73° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 91° | 67° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 91° | 67° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 94° | 67° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 98° | 71° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 102° | 75° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 98° | 77° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 94° | 77° | 11,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Kakadu National Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kakadu National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 137 mi | 82°F | about the same | 81 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Kakadu National Park is a national park in Northern Territory. Kakadu National Park is a national park known for wetlands and rock art galleries.
Right now it is 95°F (35°C) in Kakadu National Park with mainly clear. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 72°F to 96°F. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Kakadu National Park is May, June, July and August. The climate is tropical. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 102°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 67°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 96°F is 6.1°F below the 102°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Kakadu National Park today at 7.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Kakadu National Park right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:13 PM, Oct 1 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 100° / 71°
Partly cloudy · 2% rain · wind 10 mph
☁️ 99° / 69°
Overcast · 2% rain · wind 12 mph
Quick facts about Kakadu National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Northern Territory |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordinates | 12°50′15″S 132°50′2.4″E (-12.8375, 132.834) |
| Established | 1979 |
| Known for | wetlands and rock art galleries |
| Local time | 5:13 PM (UTC+09:30) |
| Best months | May, June, July and August |
| Climate | Tropical |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kakadu National Park?
Kakadu National Park is a national park in Northern Territory. Its coordinates are -12.8375, 132.834. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Kakadu National Park right now?
It is currently 95°F (35°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 29% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kakadu National Park?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Kakadu National Park, which has a tropical climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kakadu National Park in?
Kakadu National Park observes Australia/Darwin (UTC+09:30). The local time is 5:13 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 5:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
