When is the best time to go to Katherine
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Katherine, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Katherine
Katherine weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Katherine are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 246mm | 6.9hrs | 13.6hrs |
Katherine's weather in January is typically very hot and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Katherine for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Katherine and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Katherine with around 246mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Katherine weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 255mm | 7hrs | 13.3hrs |
February in Katherine is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Katherine for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Katherine and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Katherine with around 255mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Katherine weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 186mm | 7.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Katherine is characteristically very hot and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Katherine for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Katherine and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Katherine with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 38mm | 9.6hrs | 12.5hrs |
Katherine's weather in April is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Katherine.
April is in the fall / autumn in Katherine and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Katherine with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 8mm | 9.9hrs | 12.2hrs |
May is a very dry month in Katherine and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Katherine, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Katherine and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Katherine with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 4mm | 10.3hrs | 13.6hrs |
Katherine's weather in June is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Katherine, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Katherine and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Katherine with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 5mm | 10.5hrs | 13.3hrs |
July in Katherine is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Katherine, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Katherine and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Katherine with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 3mm | 10.7hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Katherine is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Katherine, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Katherine and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Katherine with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 9mm | 10.4hrs | 12.5hrs |
Katherine's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Katherine, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Katherine and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Katherine with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Katherine weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34°C | 33mm | 10hrs | 12.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Katherine and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Katherine.
October is in the spring in Katherine and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Katherine with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
Katherine weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34°C | 101mm | 9.3hrs | 13.6hrs |
The climate in Katherine during November can be summarized as very hot and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Katherine for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Katherine and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (101°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Katherine with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Katherine weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 168mm | 8.2hrs | 13.3hrs |
December in Katherine is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Katherine for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Katherine and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Katherine with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Katherine weather stats
| Hottest month: | November | 37.9°C 100.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 3mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 255mm 10ins |
| Warmest sea: | December | 30.5°C 86.9°F |
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