State in Australia

Northern Territory Weather Forecast

Northern Territory weather: 89°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 89°F now🕔 8:29 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August and September👥 255.000

Summary

Northern Territory is a state in Australia. Northern Territory is an Australian state or territory. It has a population of about 255.000. The capital is Darwin.

Right now it is 89°F (31°C) in Northern Territory with clear sky. It feels like 92°F. Today runs from 74°F to 98°F. Chance of precipitation is 31%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Northern Territory is April, May, June, July, August and September. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 103°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 53°F.

Nearby highlights include Kakadu National Park and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 98°F is in line with the 100°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 Northern Territory today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Active alerts for Northern Territory

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Oct 28: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Nov 2: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Nov 3: extreme heat, 106°F (41°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Nov 4: extreme heat, 109°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Northern Territory right now

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89°F
Clear sky · feels like 92°F
Humidity51%
Wind15 mph NE
Gusts26 mph
UV index7.5 · High
Cloud cover1%
Pressure986 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 27 mi
Air quality70 · Moderate
Sunrise6:02 AM
Sunset6:45 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 100%

Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:29 AM, Oct 27 local time.

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Oct 28: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Nov 2: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Nov 3: extreme heat, 106°F (41°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Nov 4: extreme heat, 109°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

See the Northern Territory forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

11 AM☀️92°2%12 mph
12 PM☀️95°0%11 mph
1 PM☀️97°0%10 mph
2 PM☀️98°3%10 mph
3 PM☀️98°6%10 mph
4 PM☀️98°10%11 mph
5 PM🌦️93°15%11 mph
6 PM🌦️92°18%8 mph
7 PM🌙90°17%7 mph
8 PM🌙88°14%7 mph
9 PM🌙83°12%14 mph
10 PM🌙82°11%11 mph
11 PM☁️76°11%18 mph
12 AM🌦️77°14%6 mph
1 AM🌦️77°22%6 mph
2 AM🌙75°34%7 mph
3 AM🌙75°43%7 mph
4 AM🌙74°48%7 mph
5 AM🌦️73°52%4 mph
6 AM🌦️74°51%8 mph
7 AM🌤️76°44%10 mph
8 AM☀️78°34%11 mph
9 AM☀️82°25%11 mph
10 AM☀️85°19%10 mph

16-day forecast for Northern Territory

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Oct 26🌦️ Light drizzle98° / 74°31% · 0,0 in18 mph9
Tue, Oct 27🌦️ Drizzle94° / 73°52% · 0,1 in11 mph9
Wed, Oct 28🌦️ Light drizzle99° / 75°26% · 0,0 in13 mph9
Thu, Oct 29⛈️ Thunderstorm88° / 72°76% · 0,8 in17 mph8
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light drizzle89° / 73°67% · 0,1 in6 mph9
Sat, Oct 31⛈️ Thunderstorm93° / 75°28% · 0,1 in6 mph9
Sun, Nov 1🌤️ Mainly clear94° / 74°10%8 mph9
Mon, Nov 2🌤️ Mainly clear100° / 73°5%11 mph9
Tue, Nov 3☁️ Overcast106° / 76°6%8 mph9
Wed, Nov 4🌤️ Mainly clear109° / 81°12%8 mph9
Thu, Nov 5🌤️ Mainly clear108° / 79°11%13 mph9
Fri, Nov 6☁️ Overcast104° / 80°4%18 mph9
Sat, Nov 7⛅ Partly cloudy105° / 80°4%19 mph8
Sun, Nov 8☁️ Overcast104° / 79°6%15 mph9
Mon, Nov 9☁️ Overcast105° / 80°14%14 mph8
Tue, Nov 10🌦️ Light drizzle97° / 85°18% · 0,1 in12 mph8

Climate in Northern Territory month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January101°79°6,9 in★★★☆☆
February96°77°7,7 in★★★☆☆
March93°74°8,6 in★★★☆☆
April90°67°0,1 in★★★★★
May82°61°1,3 in★★★★☆
June79°53°0,0 in★★★★★
July78°53°0,1 in★★★★★
August85°58°0,0 in★★★★★
September92°65°0,3 in★★★★★
October100°73°0,2 in★★★★☆
November99°77°0,9 in★★★★☆
December103°79°0,7 in★★★★☆

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Weather map for Northern Territory

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Air quality and pollen in Northern Territory

70
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.551.1 µg/m³
PM1053 µg/m³
Ozone81 µg/m³
NO₂4.4 µg/m³
UV index7.5 · High
Airborne hazeNoticeable haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:02 AM
Sunset6:45 PM
Daylight12h 43m
Solar noon12:23 PM
Golden hour (am)6:02 AM - 7:02 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Blue hour (am)5:32 AM - 6:02 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Moon phase🌕 Full moon · 100%
Moonrise7:55 PM
Moonset6:25 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Northern Territory

Go in April, May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★★
May★★★★☆
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★☆
November★★★★☆
December★★★★☆

Weather by national park in Northern Territory

2 national parks mapped in this atlas

Weather by city in Northern Territory

2 cities mapped in this atlas

Explore Northern Territory

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Northern Territory?

Northern Territory is a state in Australia. Its coordinates are -19.4914, 132.551. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Northern Territory right now?

It is currently 89°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 51% and wind is 15 mph.

When is the best time to visit Northern Territory?

April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Northern Territory, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Northern Territory in?

Northern Territory observes Australia/Darwin (UTC+09:30). The local time is 8:29 AM.

How many people live in Northern Territory?

Northern Territory has a population of approximately 255.000.

What are the top things to do in Northern Territory?

Popular options include Kakadu National Park and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

What places are in Northern Territory?

Northern Territory covers 4 places in this atlas, including Kakadu National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Alice Springs and Darwin.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (au-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 27, 2026 at 8:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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