Summer
Dec → Feb34 to 35°
nights 21 to 22°
- 4 rainy days · 40 mm
When is the best time to visit Uluru?
- Jan34°not recommended
- Feb35°not recommended
- Mar33°not recommended
- Apr27°fair
- May21°recommended
- Jun18°recommended
- Jul18°recommended
- Aug22°recommended
- Sep26°recommended
- Oct30°fair
- Nov32°not recommended
- Dec34°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Uluru, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 22° | 58 mm | 6 d | |
| February | 35° | 21° | 20 mm | 2 d | |
| March | 33° | 20° | 16 mm | 2 d | |
| April | 27° | 14° | 10 mm | 1 d | |
| May | 21° | 9° | 14 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| June | 18° | 5° | 18 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| July | 18° | 5° | 4 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| August | 22° | 7° | 8 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| September | 26° | 11° | 18 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| October | 30° | 15° | 19 mm | 3 d | |
| November | 32° | 18° | 27 mm | 4 d | |
| December | 34° | 21° | 42 mm | 5 d |
The four seasons in Uluru, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Uluru) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Autumn
Mar → May21 to 33°
nights 9 to 20°
- 2 rainy days · 13 mm
Winter
Jun → Aug18 to 22°
nights 5 to 7°
- 2 rainy days · 10 mm
Spring
Sep → Nov26 to 32°
nights 11 to 18°
- 3 rainy days · 21 mm
Book early for May to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Uluru, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In December there are 13h42 of daylight, in June 10h34, a difference of 3h08.
13h33Jan
12h59Feb
12h18Mar
11h31Apr
10h54May
10h34Jun
10h42Jul
11h14Aug
11h59Sep
12h44Oct
13h24Nov
13h42Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Uluru" (-25.34°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Uluru, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: April, May, June, July, August, September
- Towns & culture: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended34°22° at night
- 58 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended35°21° at night
- 20 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended33°20° at night
- 16 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair27°14° at night
- 10 mm · 1 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended21°9° at night
- 14 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended18°5° at night
- 18 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended18°5° at night
- 4 mm · 1 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended22°7° at night
- 8 mm · 2 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended26°11° at night
- 18 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair30°15° at night
- 19 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended32°18° at night
- 27 mm · 4 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended34°21° at night
- 42 mm · 5 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 58 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Real heat: 35 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (20 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (16 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. 27 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Hardly any rain (10 mm over 1 day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (14 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 5 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (18 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 5 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (4 mm over 1 day). High season: book early.
August. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (8 mm over 2 days). High season: book early.
September. 26 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C at night. Hardly any rain (18 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
October. 30 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Hardly any rain (19 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 27 mm over 4 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 42 mm over 5 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Uluru?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 18 to 26 °C, with 2 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Uluru).
Which month should you avoid in Uluru?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 58 mm over 6 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Uluru).
What is the hottest month in Uluru?
February, with 35 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Uluru).
What is the coldest month in Uluru?
June, with 18 °C at best during the day and 5 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Uluru).
What is the driest month in Uluru?
July: 4 mm over 1 day of rain, against 58 mm in January, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Uluru?
The gap between day and night reaches 15 °C in August: 22 °C in the afternoon, 7 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in Uluru?
April, May, June, July, August, September: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Uluru), the safest windows for walking.
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