Darwin Weather in August
What's the weather like in Darwin (Northern Territory) in August 2025?
The climate in Darwin during August can be summarized as hot and very dry.
August is in the winter in Darwin and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.4°C 88.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 20.7°C 69.2°F |
| Average temperature | 26°C 78.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 4 mm 0.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 4 days |
| Sea temperature | 26.2°C 79.1°F |
| Humidity | 52% |
| Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Darwin with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Darwin
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Darwin in August 2025.
Other monthly averages
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Darwin weather stats
| Hottest month: | November | 33.2°C 91.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 428mm 16.9ins |
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