When to go · Alice Springs
Alice Springs in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (cool, dry, clear nights)). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Australia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Australia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (cool, dry, clear nights)). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. 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 October
- Alice SpringsHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 2 days
- Red Centre, Australia · Uluru, Kings Canyon, Alice Springsfine
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: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Alice Springs, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Apr: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Oct: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 2
Apr: 2
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Apr: 1
October: Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (cool, dry, clear nights)). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
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