Alice Springs in May

April to September is your window. October through March brings furnace-level heat that'll melt your enthusiasm and possibly your shoes. July nights can hit 3°C, so pack layers. May and August offer the sweet spot - warm days around 25°C, cool nights perfect for campfires. The Henley-on-Todd Regatta happens in August - boat races in a dry riverbed because Alice Springs humor is beautifully absurd. Desert Festival in September showcases Aboriginal art and music. But here's what matters most: clear skies. Winter delivers endless blue days and star-filled nights that remind you why people cross oceans to get here. Summer storms can flood roads and trap you for days.