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What is the weather like in the Northern Territory?

The average maximum temperature and rainfall by month in Darwin and the NT Top End are detailed below. The Mary River wetlands and Kakadu National Park are 2-3 hours’ drive from Darwin and experience similar weather patterns.

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Uluru and Alice Springs are located in the Red Centre of the Northern Territory characterised by its arid desert environment and climate. Needless to say there is a lot less rain here than the Top End.

Here are the average temperatures and rainfall volumes to help with your trip planning.

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