Alice Springs

Town · Northern Territory, 🇦🇺 Australia

Population 25,912

Area 329 km²

Time zone Australia/Darwin

Official website www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au

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Alice Springs Essentials

Alice Springs serves as the gateway to the Red Centre, blending Arrernte heritage with pioneering history. This selection features the Alice Springs Telegraph Station, the site of the town's first European settlement in 1872, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service, documenting the evolution of outback medicine. Natural highlights include the Desert Park’s specialized habitats and the Olive Pink Botanic Garden’s arid flora. For panoramic views, Anzac Hill overlooks the MacDonnell Ranges, while the Transport Hall of Fame preserves Australia’s trucking history.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

38° (feels like 35°) · extremes 18°–43°
23° at night
7 rainy days
22 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 14 · extreme

Up to 25 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Poor

37° (feels like 34°) · extremes 17°–42°
22° at night
5 rainy days
22 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 13 · extreme

Up to 20 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor

34° (feels like 31°) · extremes 14°–40°
20° at night
4 rainy days
23 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 15 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Great

30° (feels like 26°) · extremes 9°–36°
15° at night
2 rainy days
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great

25° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–31°
10° at night
2 rainy days
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

21° (feels like 17°) · extremes 2°–28°
7° at night
2 rainy days
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Great

22° (feels like 17°) · extremes 1°–28°
6° at night
1 rainy day
27 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great

25° (feels like 20°) · extremes 3°–32°
8° at night
1 rainy day
29 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great

30° (feels like 25°) · extremes 6°–36°
13° at night
1 rainy day
25 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Fair

34° (feels like 29°) · extremes 10°–40°
17° at night
3 rainy days
25 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 14 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Poor

36° (feels like 32°) · extremes 13°–41°
20° at night
6 rainy days
21 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in December

Poor

37° (feels like 34°) · extremes 16°–43°
22° at night
7 rainy days
20 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 13 · extreme

Up to 23 days above 35°

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Australian Dollar AUD A$ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 000 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type I
230 V · 50 Hz

Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +61

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Featured Lists

Alice Springs Essentials

Alice Springs — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

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