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When is the best time to go to Darwin

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Darwin.
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When is the best time to visit Darwin?

In general the best time to visit Darwin is probably May, June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are September, October, November, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
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The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is September, October, November. Average maximum temperatures are up to +34°C in October and it has 7 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, March with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Darwin in different months

This is the average weather in Darwin for each month based on historic data:

In May, June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 23 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +20°C to +31°C.

April, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +33°C during April.

In January, February, March, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 122 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 450 mm in January.

Climate in Darwin

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Darwin for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+35°C+35°C+36°C+36°C+35°C+34°C+34°C+36°C+37°C+39°C+38°C+37°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+31°C+31°C+31°C+33°C+32°C+31°C+31°C+32°C+33°C+34°C+33°C+32°C
Minimum Temperature
+22°C+22°C+21°C+17°C+16°C+12°C+13°C+13°C+15°C+20°C+21°C+22°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
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Rain, mm
450388310102133222375187324
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
332223222222
Sunny Days
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Cloud Days
101677676521
Rainy Days
2322211362239161921
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Darwin during the whole year:
The hottest month in Darwin is October with average maximum temperature going up to +34°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +26°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Darwin looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Darwin is February with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 56%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Darwin during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 23 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 2 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 23 rainy days and 450 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Darwin:

What is the hottest month in Darwin?

The hottest month in Darwin is October with average maximum temperature of +34°C.

What is the coldest month in Darwin?

The coldest month in Darwin is January with minimum temperatures of +26°C.

Is Darwin worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Darwin could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Darwin?

if you're looking to visit Darwin when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, February, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 2 mm of rain.

Other cities in Australia

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Monthly weather in Darwin

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Darwin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.