Best time to visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Located in the centre of the desert, Uluru can get hot
The best time to visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is generally during the cooler months between May and September when the days are dry and warm but not scorching.
With a semi-arid desert climate, the weather can be extreme, reaching highs in the 40°Cs in summer and dropping to below 0°C overnight in winter.
Summer trips aren’t off the cards, but you’ll need to be prepared for hot weather and occasional storms.
Spring is a great time of year to walk around the park as desert flowers are in bloom and reptiles emerge from hibernation.
Summer | Autumn | Winter | Spring |
October to March | April to May | June to July | August to September |
When to visit
June and July are the coldest months with daytime highs between 18 to 23°C. Wearing a t-shirt and shorts is fine during the day, but you’ll need extra layers for when the sun starts to go down.
It can be uncomfortably hot and muggy in the summer with average highs of 31 to 35°C – though it’s not uncommon for it to climb into the 40°Cs. Stay hydrated and set off early to beat the midday heat.
Although it never feels super crowded in the Outback, just bear in mind that winter is one of the busiest seasons at Uluru.
Flies are ever-present in the Outback, but they’re rife in the summer so you’ll need a protective head net to keep them off your face.
Though hard to predict as the amount of rainfall varies from year to year, rainfall is most likely in the summer.
If it does rain, you may be one of the lucky few to see temporary waterfalls flowing down Uluru's rock faces – you don’t see that every day!
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