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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.
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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.
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