Odyssey Tours & Safaris

Climate

The Top End has a tropical monsoonal climate with two major seasons - the "Wet" from November to March and the "Dry" from May to September. The transition from the Dry to the Wet is known as the "build up". Most visitors come in the Dry, when humidity is low, the average maximum daily temperature is around 30¡C and the minimum night-time temperature is around 16¡C.

Weather Conditions in the Top End

The Aboriginal people recognise six seasons, each characterised by a distinctly different climate. These are:

January - February

The monsoon time, with heavy rains and flooding, waterfalls in full flow and a temperature range between 20¡C to 33¡C.

March - April

Many plants are flowering and fruiting, southeasterly winds are drying out the land. 22¡C to 35¡C.

May - June

Misty mornings and cool nights. The time of grass fires. 15¡C to 32¡C.

July - August

The-Top End's coldest time, with "cold" nights and warm dry days. 12¡C to 31¡C (in the south-down to 5¡C).

September - October

Hot days without rain, warm nights, animals congregate on the remaining waterholes - excellent bird watching. 20¡C to 36¡C.

November - December

The storm season, with spectacular thunderstorms and lightning displays. 20¡C to 42¡C.

There's no "best" time to visit - you choose your favourite from the range within the tropical climate.

Weather Conditions in the Kimberley

• April 20¡C to 34¡C in the north, 18¡C to 34¡C in the south.
• May - June 15¡C to 32¡C in the north, 10¡C to 32¡C in the south.
• July - August 12¡C to 32¡C in the north, 5¡C to 30¡C in the south.
• September - October 18¡C to 38¡C in the north, 15¡C to 36¡C in the south.
• November - December 22¡C to 45¡C in the north, 18¡C to 45¡C in the south.