Alice Springs Travel and Things to Do Guide
Located at the foot of the iconic MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs provides an authentic outback experience coupled with high quality conferencing facilities befitting an international city. With a range of accommodation, dining options and unique activities, it is the perfect hub to create innovative business events.
Alice Springs, the quintessential Australian outback town, had its start in the pioneering days of the 1800’s and continues to be a place where inventive thinking and ingenuity are the norm. The 1,200-seat Alice Springs Convention Centre is the largest conference facility and is complemented by a range of smaller hotel and resort venues such as the Doubletree Hilton Alice Springs and Mercure Alice Springs Resort within close proximity of the compact CBD.
Alice Springs, the quintessential Australian outback town, had its start in the pioneering days of the 1800’s and continues to be a place where inventive thinking and ingenuity are the norm. The 1,200-seat Alice Springs Convention Centre is the largest conference facility and is complemented by a range of smaller hotel and resort venues such as the Doubletree Hilton Alice Springs and Mercure Alice Springs Resort within close proximity of the compact CBD.
Weather and Seasonality
Central Australia, is a semi arid environment which means the climate is one of clear blue skies through out most of the year, low rainfall, an average of nine hours of sunshine, long hot summers and short, sunny winters with frosty mornings. Alice Springs enjoys all four seasons.
SPRING September to November
Warm days and nights, thunder, dust storms and wildflower season means Spring has arrived. Running from September through to November it’s one of the most exciting seasons to visit the Red Centre. Temperatures are similar to Autumn and range from pleasant day time’s of 20C to 35C.
SUMMER December to February
Summer in Central Australia runs from December through to February, bringing hot days and nights with temperatures ranging from 25C to 40C. Cloudy skies at this time of year make for breathtaking sunrise’s and sunsets.
AUTUMN March to May
Autumn is from March to May and offers warm days and nights, meaning it is one of the best times of the year to visit. Skies start to clear of clouds and day time temperatures are comfortable and can range from 20C to 35C.
WINTER June to August
June to August is Winter season in Central Australia. You can expect cool sunny days with pleasant afternoon temperatures ranging from 10C to 25C and cold nights with frost in the early morning hours. With clear skies this is the perfect time of year for astronomy viewing.
SPRING September to November
Warm days and nights, thunder, dust storms and wildflower season means Spring has arrived. Running from September through to November it’s one of the most exciting seasons to visit the Red Centre. Temperatures are similar to Autumn and range from pleasant day time’s of 20C to 35C.
SUMMER December to February
Summer in Central Australia runs from December through to February, bringing hot days and nights with temperatures ranging from 25C to 40C. Cloudy skies at this time of year make for breathtaking sunrise’s and sunsets.
AUTUMN March to May
Autumn is from March to May and offers warm days and nights, meaning it is one of the best times of the year to visit. Skies start to clear of clouds and day time temperatures are comfortable and can range from 20C to 35C.
WINTER June to August
June to August is Winter season in Central Australia. You can expect cool sunny days with pleasant afternoon temperatures ranging from 10C to 25C and cold nights with frost in the early morning hours. With clear skies this is the perfect time of year for astronomy viewing.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | -/- | Low |
| February | -/- | Medium |
| March | -/- | High |
| April | -/- | High |
| May | -/- | High |
| June | -/- | High |
| July | -/- | High |
| August | -/- | High |
| September | -/- | High |
| October | -/- | Medium |
| November | -/- | Low |
| December | -/- | Low |