Overview
Uluru and Alice Springs, located in Australia's Red Centre, experience a desert climate characterized by extreme temperature variations and low, unpredictable rainfall. The best times to visit are during Autumn Winter and Spring (March to November), offering milder temperatures suitable for hiking and other outdoor activities. Luxury lodge stays in Summer are also possible for less active itineraries.
Temperatures
- Summer (December to February): Daytime temperatures range from 35°C to 40°C (95°F to 104°F), with nighttime temperatures around 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F).
- Autumn (March to May): Daytime temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F), with nighttime temperatures cooling to 5°C to 15°C (41°F to 59°F).
- Winter (June to August): Daytime temperatures range from 18°C to 23°C (64°F to 73°F), with nighttime temperatures dropping to 0°C to 5°C (32°F to 41°F).
- Spring (September to November): Daytime temperatures range from 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F), with nighttime temperatures warming to 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F).
Rainfall
Both Uluru and Alice Springs receive low and variable rainfall throughout the year. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park averages approximately 308 mm (12 inches) annually. Alice Springs has an average annual rainfall of around 285.9 mm (11 inches), though this can vary significantly from year to year. Rainfall is unpredictable but can occur at any time, often influenced by tropical weather systems from the north.
