Kakadu National Park Weather
Kakadu's weather is monsoonal in nature and the region experiences only two distinct seasons; the wet and dry seasons. Transitional states between the two are indistinct. The dry season lasts from late April or early May until September and is characterised by high temperatures, low humidity and little or no rainfall.
Temperatures at the height of the season (June to July) are typically in the low 30s (°C). From October to December as the climate moves towards the wet season, temperatures increase with highs of up to 37°C. Humidity is also high and electrical storms are common at this time.
The wet season arrives in January and lasts until late March or early April and is characterised by a combination of high temperatures and frequent and heavy rain. Temperature highs reach the low 30s (°C) and volumes of rainfall can vary from between 1,300mm and 1,500mm depending on the location.
From a visitor’s perspective, the dry season is perhaps the best time to make a trip to Kakadu National Park. A visit during the wet season shouldn’t be ruled out, however, as rainfall is only sporadic, flora is greener and waterfalls are considerably more impressive.
Kakadu National Park is 257 kilometres east of Darwin along the Arnhem Highway. It is Australia's largest national park, spanning 20,000 square kilometres. Kakadu changes dramatically with the seasons and each unlocks a different travel experience. The land's traditional owners recognise 6 seasons that take the land through a cycle of birth, life, death and renewal. The Arnhem Highway is fully sealed and suitable for a two-wheel drive vehicle. However, some of Kakadu’s natural attractions can only be accessed by four-wheel drive tracks off the highway.