Best time to visit Alice Springs
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Alice Springs
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Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs - 2
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs - 3
Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility - 4
Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner - 5
West MacDonnell Ranges National Park Tour from Alice Springs - 6
Alice Springs Desert Park Nocturnal Tour
Last refreshed 2026-06-16.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Alice Springs (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Alice Springs's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24–36 | 35 | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 30% | 25 | 257 | 14 | Moderate | 4 |
| Feb | 22–35 | 33 | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 25% | 24 | 246 | 13 | Busy | 5 |
| Mar | 20–33 | 31 | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 30% | 22 | 240 | 10 | Peak | 6 |
| Apr | 15–28 | 25 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 26% | 21 | 241 | 9 | Moderate | 9 |
| May | 10–23 | 19 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 30% | 20 | 222 | 6 | Peak | 9 |
| Jun | 8–20 | 17 | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 37% | 18 | 200 | 5 | Peak | 9 |
| Jul | 6–20 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 33% | 20 | 232 | 6 | Peak | 9 |
| Aug | 10–25 | 21 | 0 | 3 | — | 22% | 21 | 246 | 8 | Busy | 9 |
| Sep | 14–28 | 24 | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 21% | 24 | 243 | 9 | Quiet | 9 |
| Oct | 17–32 | 28 | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 20% | 24 | 262 | 11 | Quiet | 8 |
| Nov | 20–33 | 31 | 7 | 52 | 7.4 | 27% | 24 | 250 | 12 | Quiet | 6 |
| Dec | 22–35 | 33 | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 25% | 23 | 263 | 13 | Quiet | 5 |
UV Index in Alice Springs by Month
UV index in Alice Springs peaks at 14 (extreme) in January, dropping to 5 (moderate) in June. January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
April
9/1015–28°C (feels 25°C) · 1 rain days (7h) · 241 sun hours · 26% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
May
9/1010–23°C (feels 19°C) · 1 rain days (9h) · 222 sun hours · 30% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (high)
June
9/108–20°C (feels 17°C) · 3 rain days (28h) · 200 sun hours · 37% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
Every month
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January
4/1024–36°C (feels 35°C) · 8 rain days (85h) · 257 sun hours · 30% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 14 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 16 (extreme)
February
5/1022–35°C (feels 33°C) · 3 rain days (30h) · 246 sun hours · 25% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 13 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 15 (extreme)
March
6/1020–33°C (feels 31°C) · 5 rain days (66h) · 240 sun hours · 30% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
July
9/106–20°C (feels 16°C) · 1 rain days (13h) · 232 sun hours · 33% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
August
9/1010–25°C (feels 21°C) · 0 rain days (3h) · 246 sun hours · 22% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
9/1014–28°C (feels 24°C) · 2 rain days (19h) · 243 sun hours · 21% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
October
8/1017–32°C (feels 28°C) · 3 rain days (25h) · 262 sun hours · 20% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (extreme)
November
6/1020–33°C (feels 31°C) · 7 rain days (52h) · 250 sun hours · 27% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 12 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 14 (extreme)
December
5/1022–35°C (feels 33°C) · 6 rain days (59h) · 263 sun hours · 25% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 13 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 15 (extreme)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Alice Springs
When is the best time to visit Alice Springs?
April is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 15–28°C (1 rainy day). The top three months by score are April, May, June.
What is the worst time to visit Alice Springs?
January is the lowest-scoring month (4/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 24–36°C (8 rainy days).
Is Alice Springs too hot in summer?
5 months (January, February, March, November, December) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Alice Springs?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in October and peaks in May. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Alice Springs have good weather but fewer tourists?
September (climate 9/10, crowd index 4) and October (climate 8/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Alice Springs by month?
UV peaks at 14 (extreme) in January and is lowest in June at 5 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 14, Feb 13, Mar 10, Apr 9, May 6, Jun 5, Jul 6, Aug 8, Sep 9, Oct 11, Nov 12, Dec 13. January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Alice Springs in January?
January is the peak UV month in Alice Springs, with a daily-peak UV index of 14 (extreme). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Alice Springs on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. January is the worst case: typical days average UV 14 (extreme), but the top 10% of days reach UV 16 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, June, July, August, November, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.