Bickerton Island
Island Northern Territory island with indigenous community
Bickerton Island off Australia’s Arnhem Coast hosts an Indigenous community and supports fishing and small-boat access; visitors arrive by charter for cultural visits and fishing trips.
How to Get to Bickerton Island #
Access is by charter boat or small aircraft from regional Northern Territory communities; permissions from traditional owners may be required for landing. Coordinates and local operators should be confirmed via regional Indigenous ranger groups or Northern Territory tourism services.
Tips for Visiting Bickerton Island #
- Arrange boat transfers with local Arnhem Land operators and ensure paperwork and clearances for travel to Aboriginal lands.
- Respect Indigenous land rights and any restrictions on landing or photography.
- Bring a satellite communication device if planning remote exploration; cell coverage is unreliable.
Best Time to Visit Bickerton Island #
The dry season is the only practical time for most visitors, when sea conditions and access logistics are more reliable.
Weather & Climate near Bickerton Island #
Bickerton Island's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in December) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 17°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1146 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot with highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (215 mm).
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February
February is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (236 mm).
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March
March is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (262 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 25°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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December
December is the hottest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm).
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