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MacDonnell
MacDonnell
Northern Territory, Australia

Ghan

Ghan is a locality in Northern Territory, Australia, 467 m above sea level. It has a population of about 132 (2021). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now20°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population132
Local time01:17
25.19° S, 132.69° EElevation 467 mUTC+9:30 · Australian Central Standard Time
The year in Ghanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low31° / 16°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug

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

Ghan at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month37°C

Average high in January

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

28 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

5 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 139 km

Weather in Ghan

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct30°18°
Sat24 Oct35°19°
Sun25 Oct26°17°
Mon26 Oct28°14°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct27°15°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct23°15°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°11°
Fri30 Oct29°15°
Sat31 Oct37°19°

When to go to Ghan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score435458839996999985674547
High37°36°33°29°23°19°19°22°28°31°34°36°
Low24°23°20°16°11°7°6°8°13°16°20°22°
Rain (mm)37343812141212510242834
Wet days624112112385

What's on in Ghan

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

Monuments and museums in Ghan

All monuments

Nature around Ghan

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Ghan

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Amata 162 km →1986 · 112 km
5.4Amata 159 km →1986 · 99 km
5.3Amata 85 km →2013 · 124 km
5.3Amata 81 km →2012 · 131 km

Towns and villages around Ghan

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

Places near Ghan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ghan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ghan.
What is the hottest month in Ghan?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Ghan?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ghan?
November is the wettest month with about 28 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.