Climate Insights for Gove Airport

East Arnhem, Northern Territory, Australia

Hottest
December
29°C peak
Coldest
July
24°C low
Wettest
March
297mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gove Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1379mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 297mm of rainfall. Gove 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: December, March, January. The coldest months are July, August, September, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Feb Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Mar Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Apr Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Jun Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jul Max: 25° Average: 25° Min: 24° Aug Max: 25° Average: 25° Min: 24° Sep Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Oct Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Dec Max: 29° Average: 29° Min: 28°
Max
Average
Min

Gove Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 273mm Feb Precipitation: 260mm Mar Precipitation: 297mm Apr Precipitation: 237mm May Precipitation: 62mm Jun Precipitation: 26mm Jul Precipitation: 12mm Aug Precipitation: 6mm Sep Precipitation: 9mm Oct Precipitation: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 26mm Dec Precipitation: 166mm
Precipitation

Gove Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1379mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 297mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 6mm. That's 291mm less than March, 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 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 27km/h Feb Wind Speed: 26km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 26km/h May Wind Speed: 32km/h Jun Wind Speed: 32km/h Jul Wind Speed: 31km/h Aug Wind Speed: 28km/h Sep Wind Speed: 26km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Gove Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 30km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 27km/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 Gove Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Gove 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 December at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 24°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 41mm for the entire season. 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 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 698mm across the season with a monthly average of 233mm. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 596mm across the season with a monthly average of 199mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 26°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 44mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 28°
Feb 28°
Mar 28°
Apr 28°
May 27°
Jun 26°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 26°
Oct 27°
Nov 28°
Dec 29°

The best time to visit Gove Airport is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°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 Gove 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
27 °C
29 °C
27 km/h
273 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
29 °C
26 km/h
260 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
27 °C
29 °C
24 km/h
297 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
29 °C
26 km/h
237 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
28 °C
32 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
26 °C
32 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
25 °C
31 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
25 °C
28 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
26 °C
26 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Nov
27 °C
29 °C
21 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Dec
28 °C
29 °C
23 km/h
166 mm
0 cm
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