When to go · Katherine
Katherine in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season)). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Australia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Australia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season)). 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:
Weather in October
- KatherineHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 97 °F (36 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 6 days
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 Katherine, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 36 °C (97 °F)97 °F (36 °C)
May: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 6
May: 2 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0
October: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season)). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
May: Inside Katherine's best window: May–Sep (dry season).
Katherine: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen