Geography of Kakadu National Park
Geography of Kakadu National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Kakadu National Park
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Coordinates: 12°50′15″S 132°50′2.4″E (-12.8375, 132.834)
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 | 11:22 PM (UTC+09:30) |
| Best months | May, June, July and August |
| Climate | Tropical |
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.
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).
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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 11:22 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 11:22 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
