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===Northern Territory Climate & Weather=== | ===Northern Territory Climate & Weather=== | ||
| - | + | The northern end, including [[Darwin]], has a tropical climate with high humidity and two seasons, the wet (November to April) and dry season (May to October). During the dry season nearly every day is warm and sunny, and afternoon humidity averages around 30%. There is very little rainfall between May and September. In the coolest months of June and July, the daily minimum temperature may dip as low as 14°C, but very rarely lower, and frost has never been recorded. The wet season is associated with tropical cyclones and monsoon rains. The majority of rainfall occurs between December and March (the southern hemisphere summer), when thunderstorms are common and afternoon relative humidity averages over 70% during the wettest months. On average more than 1,570 mm of rain falls in the north. | |
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===Ports & Popular Stops=== | ===Ports & Popular Stops=== | ||
| - | * [[Darwin]] (Port of entry) | + | * [[Darwin]] (Port of entry) (Has data) |
* [[Gove]] (Port of entry) | * [[Gove]] (Port of entry) | ||
* [[Groote Eylandt]] | * [[Groote Eylandt]] | ||
Revision as of 17:37, 11 November 2008
NORTHERN TERRITORY CRUISING GUIDE
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Northern Territory, Australia
Background
Some history about the Northern region of Australia needs to be submitted here.
Describe cruising/sailing in the region.
Northern Territory Climate & Weather
The northern end, including Darwin, has a tropical climate with high humidity and two seasons, the wet (November to April) and dry season (May to October). During the dry season nearly every day is warm and sunny, and afternoon humidity averages around 30%. There is very little rainfall between May and September. In the coolest months of June and July, the daily minimum temperature may dip as low as 14°C, but very rarely lower, and frost has never been recorded. The wet season is associated with tropical cyclones and monsoon rains. The majority of rainfall occurs between December and March (the southern hemisphere summer), when thunderstorms are common and afternoon relative humidity averages over 70% during the wettest months. On average more than 1,570 mm of rain falls in the north.
Sources of weather forecasting info:
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Local Radio Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
See: Australia
Immigration & Customs
See: Australia
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Ports & Popular Stops
- Darwin (Port of entry) (Has data)
- Gove (Port of entry)
- Groote Eylandt
- Milner Bay
Coastal Passages
- Coastal Passages
- Torres Strait
- Gulf of Carpentaria
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Forum Discussions
Links to discussion threads on the CruiserLog forum
External Links
- Vessel Inspections - Dept. of Fisheries.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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