State in Australia

Northern Territory Weather Forecast

Northern Territory weather: 81°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌤️ 81°F now🕔 3:00 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August and September👥 255.000

7-day forecast for Northern Territory

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Aug 24🌦️ Light drizzle83° / 66°40% · 0,0 in11 mph6
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 65°41% · 0,0 in15 mph7
Wed, Aug 26☀️ Clear sky84° / 61°0%17 mph7
Thu, Aug 27⛅ Partly cloudy84° / 58°0%16 mph7
Fri, Aug 28☀️ Clear sky84° / 57°0%12 mph7
Sat, Aug 29☀️ Clear sky87° / 60°0%14 mph7
Sun, Aug 30☀️ Clear sky89° / 67°0%16 mph7

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

☀️ 87° / 60°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 14 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

☀️ 89° / 67°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 16 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing8.6
Outdoors8.7
Beach day7.4
Swimming7.5
Hiking7.9
Running7.2
Cycling8.1
Camping8
Fishing9.3
Photography8.6
Stargazing7.5
Family time8.8
Driving8.3
Flying out8.3

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 81°F (27°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 46% and wind is 4 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 3:00 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 August 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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