Kakadu National Park Weather Forecast
Kakadu National Park weather: 95°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
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Weather in Kakadu National Park right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:25 PM, Oct 2 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Kakadu National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 96° / 72° | 70% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 70° | 18% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 100° / 71° | 2% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 69° | 2% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 70° | 2% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 102° / 70° | 0% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 74° | 0% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 101° / 73° | 0% | 6 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 102° / 74° | 4% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 104° / 75° | 4% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 105° / 76° | 2% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 107° / 76° | 8% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 106° / 78° | 12% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 103° / 78° | 20% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 76° | 11% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 108° / 74° | 15% | 14 mph | 10 |
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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Air quality and pollen in Kakadu National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
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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.
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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 4:25 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 2, 2026 at 4:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
