Alice Springs Holiday Weather Overview
Things to do in Alice Springs
There are plenty of attractions that will keep everyone entertained, whether reptiles, gardens, walks, kangaroos, history or nights out are what you are looking for.
For those who are interested in fine art and culture there is the Mbantua Fine Art Gallery and Cultural Museum to visit that contains some beautiful artwork but is somewhat lacking in historical artefacts.
For exploring the wilderness around Alice there are many parks and walks and if you don’t feel like walking there is always the Camels Australia. Camels Australia is a camel farm that lets you ride the camels across the outback, a more unusual way of exploring the Red Centre than by foot.
The National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame is something unique to the Alice and contains information about over 100 Australian women who were pioneers in their fields. For those who enjoy history this is something not to be missed alongside the Old Ghan Museum.
Other attractions in Alice Springs include the Kangaroo Sanctuary, the Reptile Centre, the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility and the Aboriginal Australia Culture Centre.
Top places to stay in Alice Springs
From motels, inns, hotels, resorts, hostels and apartments there is something to suit any budget and situation when it comes to accommodation in Alice Springs. For those who enjoy hotels there are chain hotels like the Ibis, Hilton and Best Western that are also surrounded by other hotels like the Diplomat Alice Springs and Alice in the Territory.
The Desert Palms Resort and Chifley Alice Springs Resort are more like apartments with hotel facilities than self-catering apartments or hotels and provide comfortable accommodation for those who want some independence but still like having access to the finer comforts in life.
Bed and Breakfasts are something that Alice Springs do very well and are ideal for those who want to be able to explore the fine selection of restaurants that Alice Springs has to offer whilst still enjoying Australian hospitality at breakfast time. The Cavenagh Lodge, Kathys Place, Alice Station, Quest Alice Springs, Bed & Breakfast Pathfdorf and A Good Rest are all excellent examples of some of the great bed and breakfasts that Alice Springs has to offer.
Food in Alice Springs
There are a wide range of restaurants and cafes that cater to all price ranges and palettes.
The Hanuman Alice Springs is an Indian and Thai restaurant that provides excellent atmosphere, food and service for those who enjoy indulging in Asian cuisine.
For those who enjoy a more lively atmosphere there is The Rock Bar that is fast becoming one of the must visit places for anyone visiting the Alice and is a great place to unwind and enjoy spending time with friends.
The Pad Thai Takeaway is a fine example of the fast food available in Alice Springs, with a great value menu and food that tastes as though it should cost twice the price; it is excellent value for those who can’t live without their Pad Thai.
Best time to visit Alice Springs
April is often seen as the ideal time to visit Alice Springs as the temperature has cooled from the Australian summer highs and the nights have not gotten to freezing temperatures. The unpredictable rainfall that occurs during December and February has passed and given way to the greener growth in the valleys of the Red Centre.
If you really love the heat of the desert that visiting between October and March is your best bet to catch the sun and heat at its height.
The weather conditions in Alice Springs are somewhat dry and arid as you would expect in a desert. The annual rainfall for the Alice is only 11 inches and the temperatures reach on average a low of 5 degrees Celsius in winter and on average a high of 36 degrees Celsius in the height of summer.
Summer in Alice Springs
During the Australian Summer, the temperatures reach the high thirties but haven’t gone over 45 degrees Celsius to date. The air tends to be dry and the nights in the desert are fairly cool so it becomes easier to sleep.
The climate can become humid and when it does then there is always the risk of thunderstorms occurring. There are also monsoon rains to watch out for, but with these storms and rains, the temperature can drop to between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius.
Winter in Alice Springs
In the winter, the temperatures are not all that dissimilar to those you would expect to find in the UK, with night temperatures falling below 0 degrees Celsius and snow and frost can accompany the low temperatures.
When it rains in the winter the temperature tends to fall between 8 and 10 degrees Celsius, though in the dry, the temperatures can remain quite mild.
What to wear and pack for Alice Springs?
Light coloured clothing isn’t advisable as the Red Centre can be quite dusty with the dry and arid desert conditions, though light coloured clothing may be necessary if you suffer in hotter conditions in dark clothing.
In the summer during the day time, shorts, sundresses, t-shirts and skirts are advisable as the hot conditions can be too intense for wearing long sleeves and trousers.
As the temperature do drop in the evenings it is advisable to have some warmer clothing to change into if you are going to be out and about in the evenings. If you are visiting in the winter then it is advisable to take warm clothing with you to wear during the day and night.
Best months to visit Alice Springs?
May and August are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Alice Springs. Within Australia the weather data gathered from Alice Springs weather forecast and Alice Springs weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 22°c and average of 325.6 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Alice Springs?
July and June are the coldest months with temperature at around 7°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Alice Springs?
January and December receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 65.82mm.
Travelling to Alice Springs? Check out our Weather averages of Alice Springs to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Alice Springs section.