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.
Risk assessment for Northern Territory
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 34 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,0 in, 0,0 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Northern Territory
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 66° | 40% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 65° | 41% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 61° | 0% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 84° / 58° | 0% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 57° | 0% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 87° / 60° | 0% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 67° | 0% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 88° / 68° | 0% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 88° / 70° | 0% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 73° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 73° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 92° / 74° | 2% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 77° | 2% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 93° / 76° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 74° | 1% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 62° | 3% | 21 mph | 8 |
What this means for Northern Territory
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 85°F typical for this month.
A 40% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
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 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 6:34 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (au-states) - 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 August 25, 2026 at 6:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
