Best time to visit Uluru
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.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Uluru
13 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Uluru).
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25-Minute Uluru and Kata Tjuta Scenic Helicopter Flight - 2
15-Minute Uluru & Resort Postcard Helicopter Flight - 3
Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds Circuit Hike - 4
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs - 5
Scenic Plane Flight: Uluru & Kata Tjuta - 6
Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta 1-Hour Scenic Flight: Lizard Safari - 7
Uluru Private Tour Aboriginal guided option - 8
Sunrise Uluru Private Tour - 9
Full Uluru Base Walk at Sunrise Including breakfast - 10
Highlights of Uluru Including Sunrise and Breakfast - 11
Aboriginal Homelands Experience - 12
Mt Conner 4WD Small Group Tour from Ayers Rock Resort inc Dinner - 13
Online Photography Tuition
Last refreshed 2026-06-22.
Similar climatesYulara96% · Alice Springs94% · Mendoza89%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Uluru (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 Uluru'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 | 22–34 | 32 | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 28% | 30 | 257 | 14 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 21–34 | 31 | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 21% | 27 | 258 | 13 | Moderate | 6 |
| Mar | 20–32 | 29 | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 25% | 26 | 242 | 10 | Peak | 8 |
| Apr | 14–27 | 23 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 25% | 24 | 234 | 9 | Peak | 9 |
| May | 9–21 | 17 | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 29% | 22 | 223 | 6 | Peak | 8 |
| Jun | 5–18 | 14 | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 37% | 20 | 209 | 5 | Peak | 8 |
| Jul | 5–18 | 14 | 0 | 6 | — | 31% | 22 | 237 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Aug | 8–23 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 23% | 23 | 245 | 7 | Moderate | 8 |
| Sep | 12–26 | 21 | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 21% | 27 | 241 | 9 | Quiet | 9 |
| Oct | 15–30 | 25 | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 21% | 29 | 257 | 11 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 18–31 | 28 | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 26% | 28 | 257 | 12 | Quiet | 8 |
| Dec | 20–34 | 31 | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 23% | 27 | 269 | 13 | Quiet | 7 |
UV Index in Uluru by Month
UV index in Uluru 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
9/1014–27°C (feels 23°C) · 1 rain days (10h) · 234 sun hours · 25% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
September
9/1012–26°C (feels 21°C) · 3 rain days (29h) · 241 sun hours · 21% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
October
9/1015–30°C (feels 25°C) · 4 rain days (33h) · 257 sun hours · 21% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
Every month
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January
6/1022–34°C (feels 32°C) · 6 rain days (68h) · 257 sun hours · 28% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 14 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 16 (extreme)
February
6/1021–34°C (feels 31°C) · 2 rain days (21h) · 258 sun hours · 21% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 13 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 15 (extreme)
March
8/1020–32°C (feels 29°C) · 3 rain days (37h) · 242 sun hours · 25% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
May
8/109–21°C (feels 17°C) · 2 rain days (18h) · 223 sun hours · 29% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (high)
June
8/105–18°C (feels 14°C) · 3 rain days (32h) · 209 sun hours · 37% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate)
July
8/105–18°C (feels 14°C) · 0 rain days (6h) · 237 sun hours · 31% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate)
August
8/108–23°C (feels 18°C) · 1 rain days (14h) · 245 sun hours · 23% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
8/1018–31°C (feels 28°C) · 5 rain days (45h) · 257 sun hours · 26% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 12 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 14 (extreme)
December
7/1020–34°C (feels 31°C) · 4 rain days (37h) · 269 sun hours · 23% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 13 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 15 (extreme)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Uluru
When is the best time to visit Uluru?
April is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 14–27°C (1 rainy day). The top three months by score are April, September, October.
What is the worst time to visit Uluru?
January is the lowest-scoring month (6/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 22–34°C (6 rainy days).
Is Uluru too hot in summer?
3 months (January, February, 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 Uluru?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in December 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 Uluru have good weather but fewer tourists?
September (climate 9/10, crowd index 24) and July (climate 8/10, crowd index 1) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Uluru 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 5, Aug 7, 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 Uluru in January?
January is the peak UV month in Uluru, 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 Uluru 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, August, September, October, November, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.