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The best time to visit Alice Springs

Month-by-month climate averages for Alice Springs, Northern Territory, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Alice Springs is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Alice Springs is warmest in December (highs near 37°C) and coldest in July (lows around 7°C), with roughly 383 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, June and July.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Alice Springs forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Alice Springs weather by month

what to expect in Alice Springs through the year

Here is Alice Springs's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Alice Springs by season.

Jan
36°
24°
Hot
Wettest
Feb
36°
23°
Hot
Mar
33°
21°
Hot
Apr
26°
13°
Warm
May
22°
Warm
Jun
21°
Mild
Jul
19°
Mild
Aug
27°
12°
Warm
Sep
29°
14°
Hot
Oct
33°
18°
Hot
Nov
34°
21°
Hot
Dec
37°
22°
Hot

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Alice Springs?
The most comfortable time to visit Alice Springs is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Alice Springs?
December is the warmest month in Alice Springs, averaging highs near 37°C.
What is the coldest month in Alice Springs?
July is the coldest month in Alice Springs, with lows around 7°C.
When is the rainy season in Alice Springs?
The wettest month in Alice Springs is usually January, out of roughly 383 mm of precipitation across the year.

Alice Springs month by month