Climate Insights for Finke Airport

MacDonnell, Northern Territory, Australia

Hottest
January
38°C peak
Coldest
July
6°C low
Wettest
January
34mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Finke Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 172mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 34mm of rainfall. Finke Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 38° Average: 32° Min: 25° Feb Max: 37° Average: 31° Min: 23° Mar Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 21° Apr Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 15° May Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Jun Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jul Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 6° Aug Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Sep Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 12° Oct Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 17° Nov Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 20° Dec Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 23°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Finke Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 32°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 34mm Feb Precipitation: 13mm Mar Precipitation: 25mm Apr Precipitation: 5mm May Precipitation: 9mm Jun Precipitation: 11mm Jul Precipitation: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 7mm Sep Precipitation: 11mm Oct Precipitation: 9mm Nov Precipitation: 26mm Dec Precipitation: 20mm
Precipitation

Finke Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 172mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 34mm of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2mm. That's 31mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 24km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

Finke Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Finke Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Finke Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 34°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 47mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 38°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 67mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 34°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 38mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 24°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 20mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 32°
Feb 31°
Mar 28°
Apr 22°
May 16°
Jun 13°
Jul 13°
Aug 16°
Sep 20°
Oct 25°
Nov 27°
Dec 30°

The best time to visit Finke Airport is during April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 8mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Finke Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C
38 °C
24 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
37 °C
23 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
34 °C
21 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
29 °C
20 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
23 °C
18 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
20 °C
17 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
20 °C
17 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
24 °C
20 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
27 °C
22 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
32 °C
23 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
34 °C
23 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
37 °C
24 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
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