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Berry Springs Water Temperature Today

Berry Springs, a natural swimming hole in Northern Territory, Australia. The water warms into the mid-20s °C and holds it through the swim season, and is mild even in winter.

In August Berry Springs averages about 27°C, peaking near 30°C in January, February, March and dropping to roughly 27°C at its coldest.

Water temperature estimate
27.0°Ctropical
August climatology for this spot · Excellent
Typical in August
27.0°C
Air temperature
Wind
UV index

River and swimming-hole temperatures are modelled from long-term monthly averages and refined with live air temperature, wind and UV. Moving water reacts faster to the weather than a lake or the sea.

Berry Springs water temperature by month

MonthAverage water temperatureSwimming
January29.8°Ctropical
February30.0°Ctropical
March29.8°Ctropical
April29.3°Ctropical
May28.5°Ctropical
June27.8°Ctropical
July27.2°Ctropical
August27.0°Ctropical
September27.2°Ctropical
October27.8°Ctropical
November28.5°Ctropical
December29.3°Ctropical

Berry Springs swim conditions FAQ

What is the water temperature in Berry Springs right now?

In August the water in Berry Springs averages about 27°C. We refine that long-term average with today's air temperature, because this swimming hole responds quickly to the weather.

When is the best time to swim in Berry Springs?

The comfortable swim season — 18°C or warmer — runs through January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with the warmest water in January, February, March at around 30°C.

Can you swim in Berry Springs in winter?

Yes, but winter temperatures drop to roughly 27°C. Below 12°C, cold-water shock is the main risk: enter slowly, never swim alone, and limit time in the water.

Is Berry Springs safe for swimming?

Moving and inland water carries different risks from the sea: check flow after rain, avoid weirs and undercut banks, look for submerged rocks before jumping, and respect local access rules and water-quality notices.

Water safety tips

  • Check the flow rate after heavy rain — inland water can rise and speed up within hours.
  • Never jump before checking depth and submerged rocks; levels change through the season.
  • Enter slowly to control cold-water shock, and get out before you start shivering.
  • Swim with someone else and agree an exit point downstream before you start.

Swim season here: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

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