Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia? If you're planning to go to Katherine, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia

Based on the climate and weather in Katherine, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Katherine, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often get worn. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

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General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia by month

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January

If you go to Katherine in January, you will notice that it is really hot. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Katherine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Katherine can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Katherine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

Traveling to Katherine in March, you will notice that it is really hot. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Katherine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Katherine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May here is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Katherine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you vacation in Katherine during June, you may notice that it is extremely warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Katherine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in Katherine is hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Katherine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August here is constantly hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Katherine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you go to Katherine in September, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Katherine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you vacation in Katherine during October, you may notice that it can be sizzling. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Katherine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Katherine is unbearably hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) to 90s F (mid 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Katherine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

If you are traveling to Katherine in December, you will notice that it can be blisteringly hot. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Katherine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Katherine.

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