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Best Time to Hike Larapinta Trail Section 1

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Larapinta Trail Section 1, Australia, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Larapinta Trail Section 1

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 38.2°C / 101°F 24.3°C / 76°F 14 mm 4
February 36.5°C / 98°F 23°C / 73°F 15 mm 3
March 31.6°C / 89°F 20.8°C / 69°F 133 mm 12
April 25°C / 77°F 12.3°C / 54°F 14 mm 1
May 21.7°C / 71°F 9.3°C / 49°F 46 mm 3
June 19.3°C / 67°F 7.1°C / 45°F 3 mm 1
July 18.8°C / 66°F 5.3°C / 42°F 5 mm 2
August 24°C / 75°F 9.6°C / 49°F 1 mm 1
September 26.6°C / 80°F 12.4°C / 54°F 17 mm 4
October 33.3°C / 92°F 18.9°C / 66°F 14 mm 3
November 32.6°C / 91°F 19.3°C / 67°F 57 mm 7
December 35.4°C / 96°F 21.9°C / 71°F 17 mm 4

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Larapinta Trail Section 1 are June, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nights near 7°C (45°F).

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

Larapinta Trail Section 1

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