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Kakadu Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest today at 40° · coldest night Tuesday at 25°

The short of it: Kakadu weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 28 °C (82 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 34 °C (93 °F). Today’s high 40 °C (103 °F), low 27 °C (81 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.6 mm (0.06 in). Warnings in force: high risk of thunder, heat warning, tropical night. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 07:00 local time.

KAKADU, Saturday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 40° and falling to 27° after dark. Count it a gift: 3° above the November average of 37° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NNE, gusting to 6 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 6 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 40°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 25°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 37 mm in all. Nights run 3° milder than the November norm of 25°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Kakadu runs from 25° at night to 37° by day, with some 115 mm of rain. November is the warmest month here at 37°, July the coldest at 16°, and January the wettest with 362 mm. The best months to ride in are June and July.

Daylight holds steady at 12 h 42 min. The station stands 90 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy29°34°3 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy30°36°5 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy32°37°7 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear34°40°6 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear36°43°5 km/h–
12 PMOvercast38°44°6 km/h–
1 PMOvercast39°44°6 km/h–
2 PMOvercast40°44°5 km/h–
3 PMOvercast40°42°6 km/h–
4 PMOvercast39°41°7 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy38°40°6 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy37°38°10 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy33°35°13 km/h–
8 PMOvercast32°35°10 km/h–
9 PMOvercast31°35°9 km/h–
10 PMOvercast31°35°6 km/h–
11 PMOvercast30°35°5 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy30°35°4 km/h–
1 AMLight showers29°35°3 km/h0.7 mm
2 AMLight showers28°34°4 km/h0.7 mm
3 AMLight showers27°33°3 km/h0.2 mm
4 AMOvercast27°34°1 km/h–
5 AMOvercast27°34°1 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear27°34°1 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): overcast, high 40°, low 27°, dry, gusts to 28 km/h. Sun up 6:03 AM, down 6:45 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today27°40°dry28 km/h12 h 42 min
Sunday26°35°9.6 mm16 km/h12 h 42 min
Monday26°35°11 mm11 km/h12 h 43 min
Tuesday25°34°3.5 mm12 km/h12 h 43 min
Wednesday26°36°1.9 mm12 km/h12 h 44 min
Thursday26°35°11 mm16 km/h12 h 44 min

Warmest: today at 40°. Wettest: Thursday, 11 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: today, 28 km/h.

The Almanac · Kakadu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Kakadu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
about the same, 50 mm more rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 44 min
Average wind
6 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The height of summer in Kakadu, with afternoons near 37°. Wet spells are common — about 115 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Kakadu in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Kakadu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°25°362 mm7 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
February33°25°334 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
March33°25°306 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦
April34°24°82 mm7 km/h11 h 50 min✦
May33°21°22 mm8 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June31°18°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
July32°16°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August33°17°3.0 mm7 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
September35°20°8.0 mm7 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October36°23°65 mm7 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
November37°25°115 mm6 km/h12 h 44 min✦
December35°25°241 mm6 km/h12 h 53 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Kakadu

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Kakadu today?

Right now it is 28 °C (82 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 34 °C (93 °F). Today’s high is 40 °C (103 °F) and tonight’s low 27 °C (81 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.6 mm (0.06 in) expected.

Will it rain in Kakadu this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 6 days, about 37 mm (1.5 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Kakadu?

Yes: high risk of thunder; heat warning; tropical night. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Kakadu?

November, with an average high of 37 °C (98 °F). The coldest is July, when nights average 16 °C (61 °F). The wettest month is January, with 362 mm (14.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Kakadu?

June and July. June brings highs near 31 °C (88 °F) and about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain; July highs near 32 °C (89 °F) and 0.0 mm (0.00 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Kakadu?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 16 °C (61 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JabiruNorthern Territory45 km ENE37°25°119 mm
GunbalanyaNorthern Territory87 km NE37°24°104 mm
Acacia HillsNorthern Territory146 km W35°24°128 mm
HerbertNorthern Territory147 km WNW35°24°135 mm
Humpty DooNorthern Territory152 km WNW35°24°143 mm
GirraweenNorthern Territory154 km WNW35°24°141 mm
McMinns LagoonNorthern Territory156 km WNW35°24°144 mm
Bees CreekNorthern Territory157 km WNW35°24°144 mm

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