Weather radar Alice Springs
Real-time precipitation radar · Northern Territory · Australia
Alice Springs climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Alice Springs shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 36° | 34.9° | 32.8° | 29° | 22.9° | 19.1° | 19.9° | 23° | 28.1° | 31.6° | 33.7° | 35.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | 23.2° | 22.1° | 20° | 15.7° | 10.3° | 6.6° | 6.3° | 8.4° | 13.2° | 16.7° | 19.7° | 22° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 57 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 29 | 41 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Sunshine hours | 351 | 313 | 328 | 302 | 292 | 275 | 290 | 313 | 319 | 346 | 341 | 346 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Alice Springs
The best time to visit Alice Springs is typically October. In this month the average high is 31.6°C, precipitation is 15 mm and sunshine duration is 346 hours. The annual average high is 28.9°C, total annual precipitation is 255 mm (32 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3816 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Alice Springs
How up to date is the weather radar for Alice Springs?
The weather radar for Alice Springs is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Alice Springs?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Alice Springs: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Alice Springs?
The thunderstorm potential for Alice Springs is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Alice Springs.
What is the climate like in Alice Springs?
Alice Springs has an annual average high of 28.9°C. The warmest month is January (avg high 36°C), the coldest July (avg low 6.3°C). The wettest month is January with 57 mm, the driest August with 4 mm. Total annual precipitation is 255 mm (32 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3816 hours.
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