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MacDonnell
MacDonnell
Northern Territory, Australia

Finke

Finke is a locality in Northern Territory, Australia, 274 m above sea level. It has a population of about 191 (2021). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now29°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population191
Local time17:23
25.59° S, 134.58° EElevation 274 mUTC+9:30 · Australian Central Standard Time
The year in Finkeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low31° / 16°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug

Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Finke at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month38°C

Average high in January

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

17 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

6 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 257 km

Weather in Finke

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
29°C

Sunny · wind 22 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct32°20°
Sat31 Oct35°18°
Sun1 Nov38°23°
Mon2 Nov40°26°
Tue3 Nov35°23°
Wed4 Nov35°22°
Thu5 Nov37°23°
Fri6 Nov41°25°
Sat7 Nov40°25°
Sun8 Nov28°21°

When to go to Finke

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score465355829896989986694749
High38°37°34°29°23°19°19°22°28°31°34°36°
Low24°23°20°15°11°7°6°8°13°16°20°22°
Rain (mm)272422912101167181720
Wet days524112112264

What's on in Finke

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Finke

All monuments

Nature around Finke

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Finke

Eclipses and meteor showers

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 24 km

Fossils in Australia
Ordovician · 1

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Finke

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Finke

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Finke?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Finke.
What is the hottest month in Finke?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Finke?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Finke?
November is the wettest month with about 17 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.