AI-generatedYulara at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jan · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,000 h
- Rain a year
- 231 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+9:30
- Elevation
- 507 m
Climate in Yulara
Yulara has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. January is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while June is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, Yulara is very sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Yulara
The best time to visit Yulara is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to August. From October to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. The wettest month is December with 37 mm of precipitation.
Yulara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Yulara in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 30–35 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Yulara in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 37–39 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Yulara in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 25–35 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Yulara in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–25 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
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
Oct – Mar
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – August
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:1218:51
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 05:58–06:43 · evening 18:20–19:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:49–05:58 · evening 19:05–19:14
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.
October in Yulara compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 32° at the start of the month to 34° at the end. The days get 0.7 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 18° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.0 h |
What is the weather like in Yulara in October?
In October, Yulara is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Yulara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 39 min06:12 – 18:51
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %10 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Yulara
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Yulara: score 97 against 54. In August, days are 8 °C cooler than in October. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 8.8 hbetter | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 15 mm | 5 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Yulara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
50January39° · 9.2 h
In January, Yulara is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Yulara.
Yulara in January50February37° · 9.1 h
In February, Yulara is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Yulara.
Yulara in February48March35° · 8.3 h
In March, Yulara is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Yulara.
Yulara in March71April31° · 8.2 h
In April, Yulara is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Yulara.
Yulara in April94May25° · 7.2 h
In May, Yulara is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Yulara.
Yulara in May92June21° · 6.7 h
In June, Yulara is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Yulara.
Yulara in June93July21° · 6.9 h
In July, Yulara is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Yulara.
Yulara in July97August25° · 8.0 h
In August, Yulara is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Yulara.
Yulara in August80September30° · 8.6 h
In September, Yulara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Yulara.
Yulara in September54October33° · 8.8 h
In October, Yulara is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Yulara.
Yulara in October50November35° · 8.9 h
In November, Yulara is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Yulara.
Yulara in November47December37° · 8.8 h
In December, Yulara is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Yulara.
Yulara in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Yulara
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°
- Hot 24° and more
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in January (24°). 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 | 39° | 24° | 9.2 h | 4 | 28 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 37° | 23° | 9.1 h | 3 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 35° | 21° | 8.3 h | 3 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 31° | 16° | 8.2 h | 2 | 13 |
| MayMay | 94 | 25° | 11° | 7.2 h | 2 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 21° | 7° | 6.7 h | 2 | 17 |
| JulyJul | 93 | 21° | 6° | 6.9 h | 2 | 12 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 25° | 8° | 8.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 30° | 12° | 8.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 33° | 16° | 8.8 h | 3 | 15 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 35° | 20° | 8.9 h | 4 | 25 |
| DecemberDec | 47 | 37° | 22° | 8.8 h | 5 | 37 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Yulara
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 8.8 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Yulara, 70 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Yulara: 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, Yulara has about 3 rainy days with 15 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Yulara
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Yulara
How breezy and how cloudy Yulara 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 Yulara typically peaks at 27 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 Yulara: mostly sunny, with about 8.8 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Yulara
How often the day gets hot in Yulara (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, Yulara has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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
Planning a trip to Yulara
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Yulara 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.
Yulara has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 49
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 18 h 35 min
- Distance
- 15,010 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.
Good to know: Australia
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type I · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +61
- Emergency number
- 000
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Yulara vs Alice Springs
In October Alice Springs has the better holiday weather (score 64 vs 54). During the day Alice Springs is 1 °C cooler than Yulara. Alice Springs gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Yulara | Alice Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Sep |
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In October, Yulara ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Yulara
When is the best time to visit Yulara?
The best time to visit Yulara is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Yulara?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 24 °C. June is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Yulara?
The wettest month is December with 37 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Yulara get?
Yulara gets around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.2 hours a day; in June there are 6.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Yulara in?
Yulara is on UTC+9:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Yulara?
A nonstop flight from London to Yulara takes about 18 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 15,010 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Yulara?
Yulara has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 94, summer holidays 96, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 49.