Daylight
Daylight hours for July at Alice Springs are roughly 7:15 A.M. to 6:15 P.M.
Weather Conditions for the Larapinta Trail
Temperature
The average daily maximum temperature in June and July is around 20°C and the average daily minimum temperature is around 5°C, however maximum can be as high as 30° and at night it can be as cold as -8°C.
Take thermals and a good warm sleeping bag for night time and light but long shirts and trousers to keep the sun off during the day.
| Temperature | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mean max temperature (°C) | 36.4 | 35.1 | 32.6 | 28.2 | 23.0 | 19.8 | 19.7 | 22.6 | 27.2 | 30.9 | 33.6 | 35.4 | 28.7 |
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Mean min temperature (°C) | 21.5 | 20.7 | 17.5 | 12.6 | 8.2 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 10.3 | 14.8 | 17.9 | 20.2 | 13.2 |
Rainfall
Rainfall is very low and spasmodic. Most months there is very little and lack of water can be a major problem. Rainy days are the exception. For most of the year perfect clear days are normal. Bring a broad brimmed shady hat and sunscreen as clouds are not common.
| Rainfall | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mean rainfall (mm) | 38.6 | 43.8 | 32.3 | 16.3 | 18.9 | 13.6 | 15.4 | 9.2 | 8.5 | 21.4 | 29.1 | 36.9 | 284.3 |
Source www.bom.gov.au/