Kakadu & the Top End
Rock art tens of thousands of years old still visible on the escarpment, saltwater crocodiles cruising billabongs you watch from a very safe boat, and a wet season the rest of the year that turns the whole park into wetland.
The best time to visit Kakadu & the Top End is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (87°F). Local time there is 02:03 (UTC+9:30).
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The year at a glance
May · high 31°C · rain 11mm · 11.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Darwin, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C87°F | 386mm15.2in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| February | 30°C86°F | 370mm14.6in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| March | 31°C87°F | 170mm6.7in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 31°C88°F | 116mm4.6in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| May | 31°C88°F | 11mm0.4in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| June | 30°C86°F | 14mm0.6in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| July | 29°C85°F | 5mm0.2in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| August | 30°C87°F | 5mm0.2in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| September | 31°C88°F | 28mm1.1in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 32°C89°F | 74mm2.9in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| November | 32°C90°F | 114mm4.5in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| December | 32°C89°F | 349mm13.7in | 12.9h12.9h |
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When is the best time to visit Kakadu & the Top End?
The best time to visit Kakadu & the Top End is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (87°F).
How warm does Kakadu & the Top End get?
Typical daytime highs in Kakadu & the Top End are Mar–May 31°C (87°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 32°C (89°F), Dec–Feb 31°C (87°F).
Is Kakadu & the Top End expensive?
On the ground, Kakadu & the Top End is middling.
What sort of trip is Kakadu & the Top End good for?
Kakadu & the Top End is good for nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Kakadu & the Top End?
The wettest month in Kakadu & the Top End is January at 386mm (15.2in), the driest July at 5mm (0.2in), with a monthly average of 137mm (5.4in).
What plug do I need for Kakadu & the Top End?
Kakadu & the Top End uses type I sockets at 230 V.
