State in Australia

Northern Territory Weather Forecast

Northern Territory weather: 98°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 98°F now🕔 7:47 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August and September👥 255.000

Risk assessment for Northern Territory

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind7.2

Peak gusts of 37 mph and 1 thunderstorm day in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding1.7

Wettest single day forecast at 0,6 in, 1,0 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

Active alerts for Northern Territory

⚠️Fri, Oct 23: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Oct 24: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Oct 25: extreme heat, 103°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Oct 26: extreme heat, 103°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Nov 1: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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

16-day forecast for Northern Territory

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Oct 23🌧️ Heavy drizzle99° / 75°65% · 0,0 in15 mph9
Sat, Oct 24⛅ Partly cloudy102° / 78°33%17 mph9
Sun, Oct 25⛅ Partly cloudy103° / 78°8%16 mph9
Mon, Oct 26🌦️ Light drizzle103° / 80°33% · 0,0 in19 mph9
Tue, Oct 27⛈️ Thunderstorm99° / 76°29% · 0,2 in16 mph9
Wed, Oct 28🌧️ Heavy drizzle94° / 74°14% · 0,2 in11 mph9
Thu, Oct 29🌦️ Light showers85° / 73°22% · 0,6 in10 mph9
Fri, Oct 30🌤️ Mainly clear90° / 73°18%11 mph10
Sat, Oct 31🌤️ Mainly clear93° / 73°8%9 mph5
Sun, Nov 1⛅ Partly cloudy101° / 72°9%12 mph10
Mon, Nov 2🌤️ Mainly clear104° / 72°6%10 mph9
Tue, Nov 3☁️ Overcast102° / 79°6%16 mph9
Wed, Nov 4☀️ Clear sky103° / 79°4%16 mph9
Thu, Nov 5🌤️ Mainly clear105° / 76°6%15 mph9
Fri, Nov 6☁️ Overcast106° / 79°8%11 mph9
Sat, Nov 7☁️ Overcast103° / 75°10%22 mph9

What this means for Northern Territory

Compared with normal

Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 99°F is in line with the 100°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 65% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Travel and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 59°F.

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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 98°F (37°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 25% 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 7:47 PM.

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 23, 2026 at 7:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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