Best Time to Visit Alice Springs for Backpacking – May Scores 100/100

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Backpacking Potential

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, April, October

Avoid

January, February, March, November, December

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Weather

12°C – 29°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Alice Springs for backpacking is May, April, October, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Alice Springs

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	60Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	36°	50	5.9	29%	shoulder
February	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	35°	36	5.7	32%	dry
March	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	33°	22	2.5	33%	dry
April	94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	16	2.2	38%	dry
May	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	17	3	45%	dry
June	85Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	19°	11	3.5	49%	dry
July	76Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	20°	13	2.2	45%	dry
August	91Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	23°	4	1.4	36%	dry
September	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	28°	10	1.7	29%	dry
October	92Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	31°	22	3.9	25%	dry
November	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	33°	28	5	26%	dry
December	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	35°	42	6.2	27%	dry