The climate in the Northern Territory is divided into two
different climate zones. The north, including Darwin, is tropical
with high humidity and a wet season (November to April) and a dry
season (May to October), influenced by monsoons. The temperature in
Darwin is usually constant all year round, with a maximum average
temperature of 89.2°F (31.8°C) in January and a minimum
average temperature of 76.7°F (24.8°C) in July. Rainfall in
the wet season can be very heavy and the coast is susceptible to
tropical cyclones. The central part of the state is the desert
centre of Australia, and includes Alice Springs and Ayers Rock. The
area has a semiarid climate with little rain, which usually falls
during the hottest months from October to March.