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Darwin weather in April (Northern Territory, Australia)

What should you pack for a trip to Darwin in April? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Darwin includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 34°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Darwin in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 8 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 267 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Darwin climate page with graphs.

 

Darwin, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 108 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 52%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 267 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in April

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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