In fact, there are three different outback climates, determined by ‘isohyets’ or rainfall contours. Isohyets are contour areas made up of equal rainfall. Based on isohyets, the outback climate is often divided into the: semi-dry tropics with 400mm of annual rainfall per year (Tennant Creek is located in this area)

The northern Australian Outback has a distinct dry and wet season. The dry season from April/May to September/October is considered to be the best time to visit. It certainly is the most comfortable time. The day temperatures are pleasant and the nights are mild. Beginning and end of "the Dry" can be a little hot and humid.

2025年1月13日 · Dry season, or winter, in the Outback typically lasts from May to October. This is the most popular time of year to visit, promising safer, more pleasant weather conditions and clearer skies. It’s the perfect time to explore Uluru or embark on a hike .

2023年6月19日 · The Australian outback is characterized by its dry, hot climate. The area experiences low rainfall and high temperatures for much of the year, with an average annual rainfall of just 200-250mm. The outback is also prone to long periods of drought, which can have devastating effects on the local communities and wildlife.

The climate in the Australian desert – generally referred to as the outback on maps – is very hot and dry. During summer, the outback is very hot and humid – some days have seen temperatures as high as 50 °C. Unknown to many, the outback can experience below-freezing temperatures during the winter months.

I explained on the page about the Australian Outback climate that the Outback spans several climates zones, and that average temperatures vary across these zones. On this page you can find tables with monthly averages for day and night temperatures .

In arid inland Australia - commonly known as the Outback and in the map shown as zones with hot, dry summers - the differences between day and night temperatures and also between summer and winter are a lot bigger than along the coasts. The heat is not as oppressive as it is when combined with humidity.

The climate in the southern outback is generally dry and sunny year round. Over the summer months from December to February/March it can get very hot during the days and quite warm in the evenings. In winter months from June to August the days are pleasant with nights getting cold, often dropping below 0°C.

The weather in Australia's tropics has two different seasons, the dry and the wet. The dry season is from May to October in the Australian winter months. However, winter in the tropics is not as cold as in the southern states.

Due to its size, the climate and weather patterns vary throughout the region, ranging from semi-dry tropic in the north to arid and desert the further inland you go. The Outback is stunning year-round, but winter (May-October) is considered the best time to visit for good weather.