Mount Liebig

Mountain Isolated Northern Territory mountain significant to Arrernte people

An inland Northern Territory peak, Mount Liebig sits within the arid outback and draws visitors interested in desert landscapes, remote hiking and local Indigenous culture.

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Mount Liebig
-23.2879, 131.3643

How to Get to Mount Liebig #

Mount Liebig is remote; access is generally by road from Alice Springs and then along unsealed outback tracks. For visitors, organizing travel with local tour operators or guide services that respect Indigenous land rights is the standard route.

Tips for Visiting Mount Liebig #

  • Carry plenty of sun protection-the area is exposed and the midday sun can be strong.
  • Consult local Aboriginal cultural centers for guidance; the land has significant Indigenous connections.
  • If driving, note that access roads are unsealed in places-use high-clearance vehicles outside the main approaches.

Best Time to Visit Mount Liebig #

Best visited outside the Australian summer heat; winter and shoulder seasons offer cooler conditions for exploration.

Winter
June-August (Southern Hemisphere) · 5-20°C (41-68°F) in the region
Cooler temperatures and sharper visibility across the desert plains.
Spring-Autumn
September-May · 10-30°C (50-86°F)
Milder conditions for hiking and cultural visits; summer can be very hot inland.

Weather & Climate near Mount Liebig #

Climate

Mount Liebig's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 36°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the hottest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain.

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° 34°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 32°

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 8 mm.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° 31°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 33°

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 34°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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