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MacDonald Downs

MacDonald Downs is a locality in Northern Territory, Australia, 467 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now24°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time22:19
22.41° S, 135.11° EElevation 467 mUTC+9:30 · Australian Central Standard Time
The year in MacDonald Downsweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low32° / 18°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug

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

MacDonald Downs at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month37°C

Average high in January

Coolest month8°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

68 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

4 mm of rain

Weather in MacDonald Downs

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct28°23°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct31°20°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct24°20°21.2 mm
Fri30 Oct30°20°1.1 mm
Sat31 Oct32°20°
Sun1 Nov33°20°
Mon2 Nov38°20°
Tue3 Nov39°24°
Wed4 Nov39°25°
Thu5 Nov37°27°

When to go to MacDonald Downs

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4246517898989910081654947
High37°36°34°30°24°21°21°24°29°32°35°36°
Low24°23°21°17°12°8°7°10°14°18°21°23°
Rain (mm)686425151681048172643
Wet days756111101255

What's on in MacDonald Downs

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

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over MacDonald Downs

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around MacDonald Downs

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

Places near MacDonald Downs

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit MacDonald Downs?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in MacDonald Downs.
What is the hottest month in MacDonald Downs?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in MacDonald Downs?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in MacDonald Downs?
January is the wettest month with about 68 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.