The climate in Darwin during January can be summarized as very hot, humid and very wet.
January is in the summer in Darwin and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
Average temperature | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 428 mm 16.8 ins |
Rainy days | 13 days |
Sea temperature | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
Humidity | 75% |
Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average January is the wettest 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.
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 January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | November | 33.2°C 91.8°F |
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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 |