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When is the best time to go to Ayers Rock

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Ayers Rock.
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When is the best time to visit Ayers Rock?

In general the best time to visit Ayers Rock is probably June, July, September, October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, December, while the coldest months are May, June, July.
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Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is January, February, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +35°C in January and it has 15 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, July with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Ayers Rock in different months

This is the average weather in Ayers Rock for each month based on historic data:

In June, July, September, October the weather is great. There are an average of 22 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +5°C to +17°C.

March, April, May, August, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +32°C during November.

In January, February, December the weather is average. Expect around 20 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 38 mm in January.

Climate in Ayers Rock

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Ayers Rock for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+43°C+42°C+41°C+37°C+31°C+29°C+28°C+33°C+36°C+40°C+42°C+43°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+35°C+34°C+31°C+27°C+21°C+17°C+17°C+21°C+26°C+29°C+32°C+34°C
Minimum Temperature
+11°C+12°C+7°C+5°C-1°C-2°C-3°C-1°C0°C+4°C+8°C+8°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
323335394956514032303233
Rain, mm
3827321418151059132433
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
444333334444
Sunny Days
151416151617222521181313
Cloud Days
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Rainy Days
755343323578
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Ayers Rock during the whole year:
The hottest month in Ayers Rock is January with average maximum temperature going up to +35°C. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +5°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Ayers Rock looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Ayers Rock is June with average humidity going up to 56%. The least humid month is October with an average humidity of 30%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Ayers Rock during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 25 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 5 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 7 rainy days and 38 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ayers Rock:

What is the hottest month in Ayers Rock?

The hottest month in Ayers Rock is January with average maximum temperature of +35°C.

What is the coldest month in Ayers Rock?

The coldest month in Ayers Rock is June with minimum temperatures of +5°C.

Is Ayers Rock worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Ayers Rock could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Ayers Rock?

if you're looking to visit Ayers Rock when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being August with only 5 mm of rain.

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Monthly weather in Ayers Rock

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ayers Rock, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.