When is the best time to go to Darwin
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Darwin, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Darwin
Darwin weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Darwin are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 428mm | 6hrs | 13.5hrs | 30°C |
January is a very wet, humid month in Darwin and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Darwin for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Darwin and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Darwin with around 428mm 16.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 333mm | 6.2hrs | 13.2hrs | 30°C |
February in Darwin is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Darwin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Darwin and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Darwin with around 333mm 13.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 311mm | 7hrs | 12.9hrs | 30°C |
The weather in March in Darwin is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Darwin for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Darwin and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Darwin with around 311mm 12.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 97mm | 9.5hrs | 12.6hrs | 30°C |
Darwin's weather in April is typically very hot and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Darwin.
April is in the fall / autumn in Darwin and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Darwin with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 20mm | 10.1hrs | 12.3hrs | 29°C |
May is a dry month in Darwin and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Darwin, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Darwin and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Darwin with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 1mm | 10.4hrs | 13.5hrs | 27°C |
June is a very dry month in Darwin and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Darwin, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Darwin and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Darwin with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 1mm | 10.6hrs | 13.2hrs | 26°C |
July in Darwin is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Darwin, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Darwin and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Darwin with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 4mm | 10.8hrs | 12.9hrs | 26°C |
The weather in August in Darwin is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Darwin, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Darwin and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 15mm | 10.4hrs | 12.6hrs | 27°C |
Darwin's weather in September is typically hot and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Darwin, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Darwin and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Darwin with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 74mm | 10hrs | 12.3hrs | 29°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Darwin and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Darwin.
October is in the spring in Darwin and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Darwin with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 135mm | 9hrs | 13.5hrs | 30°C |
The weather in November in Darwin is characteristically very hot and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Darwin for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Darwin and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Darwin with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 240mm | 7.6hrs | 13.2hrs | 31°C |
December in Darwin is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Darwin for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Darwin and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Darwin with around 240mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
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 |
| Warmest sea: | December | 30.8°C 87.4°F |
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