Palmerston weather
At 6:30 AM local time it was clear and 25°C (78°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 PM, 10 PM (15.7 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Aug. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Palmerston, Northern Territory, Australia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 19%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 PM, 10 PM (15.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–AugOff season Nov–Mar
About Palmerston weather
Is it raining in Palmerston right now?
No. It’s clear and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 PM, 10 PM (15.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Palmerston this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 32–35° and lows of 24–27°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Palmerston lately?
In the past 7 days, Palmerston had 7 rainy days and 56.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Palmerston?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Palmerston weather by month
When is the best time to visit Palmerston?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Palmerston is Apr–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 30°C (86°F) in February to 37°C (98°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Palmerston?
January is the wettest month, with about 374 mm (14.7 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Palmerston?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 37°C (98°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 25°C (78°F).
Does Palmerston have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Palmerston?
The sea is warmest in December at about 32°C (89°F) and coolest in July at about 26°C (79°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months