Katherine weather in October 2026

Q: How hot is it in Katherine in October?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 33°C in Katherine in October with very high heat and humidity, falling to 25°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in Katherine in October?

There are normally 10 hours of bright sunshine each day in Katherine in October - that's 77% of daylight hours.

Q: How warm is the sea around Katherine in October?

The average sea temperature around Katherine in October is 29°C.

Q: Does it ever rain in Katherine in October?

There are usually 3 days with some rain in Katherine in October and the average monthly rainfall is 74mm.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 38°C in Katherine, Northern Territory in October and extreme heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 10 hours of sunshine per day on average.

38
38°C max day temperature
10
10 hours of sunshine per day
3
3 days with some rainfall
23
23°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
E
Extreme heat & humidity
33
33 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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The October weather guide for Northern Territory (Katherine) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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