Best Time to Visit Kakadu National Park for Hiking | Weather by Month

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45/100

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June, July

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25°C – 30°C

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Kakadu National Park?

The best time to visit Kakadu National Park for hiking is June, July, August, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Kakadu National Park, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kakadu National Park

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	6Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	29°	33°	334	19.9	77%	wet
February	5Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	340	19.1	79%	wet
March	7Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	29°	33°	259	17.6	76%	wet
April	30Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	97	8.6	69%	shoulder
May	44Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	21	2.3	62%	dry
June	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	0	0.7	58%	dry
July	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	32°	0	0	56%	dry
August	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	32°	1	0	59%	dry
September	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	35°	4	1.1	60%	dry
October	44Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	36°	24	3.3	60%	dry
November	28Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	30°	36°	102	9.3	65%	shoulder
December	10Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	29°	34°	229	15.4	72%	wet