Hot
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot.
October verdict
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 33mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
38°C
Rain
33mm
Sun
9.4h
Weather score
71
Very good
Hot
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 33mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Katherine, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October38°C average high
October is one of Katherine's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsOctober to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
October33mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Katherine's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
October9.4 hours average sun
October is brighter than Katherine's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October71 weather score
October sits close to Katherine's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.