AI-generatedAlice Springs at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jan · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,510 h
- Rain a year
- 236 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+9:30
- Elevation
- 583 m
Climate in Alice Springs
Alice Springs has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. January is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while June is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,510 hours of sunshine a year, Alice Springs is very sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:0218:38
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:48–06:32 · evening 18:08–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:39–05:48 · evening 18:52–19:01
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Alice Springs in October?
In October, Alice Springs is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Alice Springs.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min06:02 – 18:38
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 20 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9:30Australia/Darwin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %41 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Alice Springs
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 10.2 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Alice Springs, 81 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Alice Springs
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Alice Springs: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Alice Springs has about 2 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Alice Springs
How breezy and how cloudy Alice Springs is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Alice Springs typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over Alice Springs: mostly sunny, with about 10.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Alice Springs
How often the day gets hot in Alice Springs (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Alice Springs has about 20 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Alice Springs
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in January (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from November to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to July, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 50 | 36° | 23° | 10.2 h | 4 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 35° | 22° | 9.7 h | 4 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 33° | 20° | 9.6 h | 3 | 26 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 29° | 15° | 9.7 h | 2 | 16 |
| MayMay | 99 | 23° | 10° | 8.6 h | 1 | 14 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 19° | 7° | 8.4 h | 2 | 8 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 20° | 6° | 9.2 h | 1 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 23° | 8° | 10.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 28° | 13° | 10.1 h | 2 | 8 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 32° | 17° | 10.2 h | 2 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 57 | 34° | 20° | 9.9 h | 4 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 35° | 22° | 9.5 h | 5 | 38 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Alice Springs
The best time to visit Alice Springs is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to August. From November to February it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is January with 44 mm of precipitation.
Alice Springs through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Alice Springs in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–34 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Alice Springs in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 35–36 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Alice Springs in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–33 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Alice Springs in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–23 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Alice Springs for you.
Your best months: May, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Alice Springs
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Alice Springs: score 100 against 71. In July, days are 12 °C cooler than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 71 | 100better |
| Day high | 32° | 20° |
| Night low | 17° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 10.2 hbetter | 9.2 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 16 mm | 8 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Nov – Feb
Highs of 33 °C or more
Alice Springs month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
50January36° · 10 h
In January, Alice Springs is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 44 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs in January50February35° · 10 h
In February, Alice Springs is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs in February64March33° · 10 h
In March, Alice Springs is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs in March91April29° · 10 h
In April, Alice Springs is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs in April99May23° · 9 h
In May, Alice Springs is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs in May98June19° · 8 h
In June, Alice Springs is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs in June100July20° · 9 h
In July, Alice Springs is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs in July100August23° · 10 h
In August, Alice Springs is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs in August93September28° · 10 h
In September, Alice Springs is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs in September71October32° · 10 h
In October, Alice Springs is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs in October57November34° · 10 h
In November, Alice Springs is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs in November49December35° · 10 h
In December, Alice Springs is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 38 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Alice Springs.
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Alice Springs vs. Coober Pedy
In October Coober Pedy has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs. 71). During the day Coober Pedy is 3 °C cooler than Alice Springs. Coober Pedy gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Alice Springs | Coober Pedy |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 71 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Alice Springs ranks 23 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)29°25°99
- 2Perth22°19°97
- 3Cairns26°26°96
- 4Adelaide20°16°94
- 5Toowoomba25°94
- 6Mackay26°25°92
- 7Sunshine Coast25°23°89
- 8Brisbane25°89
- 23Alice SpringsThis page32°71
Planning a trip to Alice Springs
Weather for your travel dates
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Alice Springs in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Alice Springs has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 50).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 99
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 50
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 18 h 40 min
- Distance
- 15,070 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9:30
- Jet lag
- About 9 days (9 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Alice Springs lies in an area that Australian tropical cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Alice Springs
When is the best time to visit Alice Springs?
The best time to visit Alice Springs is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Alice Springs?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 23 °C. June is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Alice Springs?
The wettest month is January with 44 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Alice Springs get?
Alice Springs gets around 3,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.2 hours a day; in June there are 8.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Alice Springs in?
Alice Springs uses the time zone Australia/Darwin, at UTC+9:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Alice Springs?
A nonstop flight from London to Alice Springs takes about 18 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 15,070 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Alice Springs?
Alice Springs lies in an area that Australian tropical cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Alice Springs?
Alice Springs has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 99, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 50.
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