When to go · Alice Springs
Alice Springs in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (40 °C (104 °F)+ days, some sights close).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (104 °F (40 °C)+ days, some sights close).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- Australia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Australia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (40 °C (104 °F)+ days, some sights close).Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (104 °F (40 °C)+ days, some sights close).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- AprilGreatInside Alice Springs's best window: Apr–Sep (cool, dry, clear nights).
- MayGreatInside Alice Springs's best window: Apr–Sep (cool, dry, clear nights).
- JuneGreatInside Alice Springs's best window: Apr–Sep (cool, dry, clear nights).
- JulyGreatInside Alice Springs's best window: Apr–Sep (cool, dry, clear nights).
Weather in February
- Alice SpringsHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 97 °F (36 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 4 days
- Red Centre, Australia · Uluru, Kings Canyon, Alice Springshot
Winter days are clear and 20 °C (68 °F) with nights near freezing; summer passes 40 °C (104 °F) and some walks close from 11:00.Winter days are clear and 20 °C (68 °F) with nights near freezing; summer passes 40 °C (104 °F) and some walks close from 11:00 AM.Winter days are clear and 68 °F (20 °C) with nights near freezing; summer passes 104 °F (40 °C) and some walks close from 11:00.Winter days are clear and 68 °F (20 °C) with nights near freezing; summer passes 104 °F (40 °C) and some walks close from 11:00 AM.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Australia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Australia overall
- Medium
Australia overall: Schools back, still hot and settled in the south; Tasmania at its best; avoid the tropics.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Alice Springs, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 36 °C (97 °F)97 °F (36 °C)
Apr: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Feb: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 4
Apr: 2 (better)
Crowds
Feb: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Feb: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Apr: 1
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (40 °C+ days, some sights close).
April: Inside Alice Springs's best window: Apr–Sep (cool, dry, clear nights).
Alice Springs: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen