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City Trips Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

May, September, April

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Avoid

January, February, March, October, November, December

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Weather

12°C – 29°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Alice Springs for a city trip is May, September, April, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Alice Springs

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
37Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°50
February
48Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°36
March
58Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°22
April
97Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°16
May
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°17
June
83Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°11
July
79Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°13
August
95Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°4
September
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°10
October
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°22
November
58Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°28
December
49Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°42

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Alice Springs

When is the best time to visit Alice Springs for city trips?

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The best time to visit Alice Springs for city trips is typically in May, September, April, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Alice Springs?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Alice Springs, making it a year-round destination for city trips.

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