The climate in the southern outback is generally dry and sunny year round. Over the summer months from December to February/March it can get very hot during the days and quite warm in the evenings. In winter months from June to August the days are pleasant with nights getting cold, often dropping below 0°C.

What is the weather in the outback?

The climate in the southern outback is generally dry and sunny year round. Over the summer months from December to February/March it can get very hot during the days and quite warm in the evenings. In winter months from June to August the days are pleasant with nights getting cold, often dropping below 0°C.

Why is the Outback cold at night?

Sand (of which deserts have plenty) has low specific heat capacity and it is easy for sand to change its temperature – desert sand warms quickly in the morning sun and cools quickly at night. It is best to dress in layers, adding as the temperature drops during the evening.

Why is the Outback so hot?

The outback gets so hot and dry because a high pressure ridge sits over it most of the time. This high pressure ridge is the result of the relationship between the earth and the sun. Because our planet is a sphere, more of the sun’s energy is focussed around the equator than at the poles.

Does the Outback get cold?

Yes, it gets FREEZING cold in winter! The months between April-October are generally the best one to visit the arid zone in, with May being the absolute best month to visit. The months of April and October are marginal, and will depend upon your tolerance for heat and flies as to whether you decide to visit.

How cold is Australian outback at night?

Fun fact: 70% of Australia is semi-arid to arid desert and when it comes to winter, this means the temperature, especially at night, can be chilly. In fact, in the outback, nighttime winter temperatures can fall to as low as -7C.

Why is the Outback so dry?

Australia is so dry because we sit under the subtropical high-pressure belt, which encourages the air to push down, preventing the lift required for rain. Being under the high-pressure belt is enough to make it dry, but there are other systems called climate drivers that can make things worse from one year to the next.

Do people live in the outback?

A defining feature of the Outback is its sparse human population. Although it covers nearly three-quarters of the continent, the Outback supports only about 800,000 residents – less than 5% of the Australian population.

Is the Outback a desert?

To us, the real Outback is Australia’s heart and soul, Central Australia. It’s the arid/desert regions that surround it in the Northern Territory, South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia, with the Outback town, Alice Springs, at its centre.

Does anyone live in the outback?

People in the Outback A defining feature of the Outback is its sparse human population. Although it covers nearly three-quarters of the continent, the Outback supports only about 800,000 residents – less than 5% of the Australian population.

How cold does the Outback get at night?

Where do most people live in Australia?

The majority of Australians continue to live in the eastern mainland states. Almost 80% lived in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory in 2016. (a) Usual Residence Census counts. Excludes overseas visitors, Other Territories are not included.

Is Australia full of desert?

Nearly 20 per cent of Australia’s land mass is classified as desert. As well as having a low average annual rainfall, rainfall across Australia is also variable. The rainfall pattern is concentric around the extensive arid core of the continent, with rainfall intensity high in the tropics and some coastal areas.