When to go · Alice Springs
Alice Springs in January
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
- 37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Australia overall
- Prices
- High
- 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 January?
January 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 January
- Alice SpringsHighs around 37 °C (99 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 99 °F (37 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 5 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.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Australia overall
- High
- Prices · Australia overall
- High
Australia overall: Peak summer in the south: beaches, holidays and high prices; the north is in full wet and cyclone season.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Alice Springs, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 37 °C (99 °F)99 °F (37 °C)
Apr: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 5
Apr: 2 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 2
Apr: 1
January: 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