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

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Traveling to Top End, Northern Territory, Australia? If you're planning to go to Top End, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

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 Top End, Northern Territory, Australia

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

Important essentials for Top End, Northern Territory, Australia

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly choice.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

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


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently wear away. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some rural areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's important to take an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a great one.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

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

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January

January in Top End is really hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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February

February in this region can be very hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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March

If you are traveling to Top End in March, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

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April

Traveling to Top End in April, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

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May

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

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June

If you go to Top End in June, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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July

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

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August

If you visit Top End during August, you will probably find that it is extremely hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

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September

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

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October

Traveling to Top End in October, you will notice that it can be blisteringly hot. Daytime temperatures are in the high 90s F (mid 30s C).

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November

November in Top End is sweltering. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

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December

If you visit Top End during December, you are likely to see that it can be blisteringly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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