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When to go · Katherine

Katherine in November

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season)). Across Australia: South is pleasant; the north turns humid with storms, stingers arrive and some roads close.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
36°C (97°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Medium
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

MixedAustralia month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season)). Across Australia: South is pleasant; the north turns humid with storms, stingers arrive and some roads close.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages
  • KatherineHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Australia overall
Medium
Prices · Australia overall
Medium

Australia overall: South is pleasant; the north turns humid with storms, stingers arrive and some roads close.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Katherine, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Nov: Mixed

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Nov: 36 °C (97 °F)

    May: 32 °C (90 °F)

  • Night low

    Nov: 24 °C (75 °F)

    May: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Nov: 12

    May: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Nov: Medium

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Nov: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Nov: 0

    May: 0

November: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season)). Across Australia: South is pleasant; the north turns humid with storms, stingers arrive and some roads close.

May: Inside Katherine's best window: May–Sep (dry season).

Katherine: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Across Australia in November →