Weather at Uluru
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While the Red Centre experiences hot days and cool nights, it still experiences distinct seasons. Plan your trip to the Red Centre with the following weather information.
Summer (December - February)
Summer in the Red Centre is hot with average temperatures ranging from 20-35°C / 60-95°F, rising to around 40°C / 104°F. To stay comfortable, schedule exploring for early mornings and sunset and use the daylight hours to relax by the pool or explore our free guest activities. As January is the wettest month, visitors may be treated to around 40mm (1.5") of rain, which can be incredible to see in the desert. You may even be lucky enough to see waterfalls cascading down Uluru.
Autumn (March - May)
April and May are the best months to visit Uluru since temperatures are pleasant and there's little chance of rain. Expect lots of sunshine with temperatures around 12-27°C (53.6 - 80.6°F).
Winter (June - August)
During Winter, you can expect temperatures to drop to 4.8-20°C (40.6-68°F), with July being the coldest month. Temperatures can fall to 0°C (32°F), forming thick frost. Winter visitors should layer up while the sun is down, and have the option to remove layers of clothing as the day warms up.
Spring (September - November)
From September to November, temperatures begin to rise and range from 13.8-30.6°C (56.8-87°F). Desert plants are in bloom and wildlife is active.
Considering the time of the season, find out what to pack on your outback adventure here
Sunrise and Sunset
Uluru is world-renowned for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets. There are multiple viewing areas where you can watch the rock formations change colour before your eyes.
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