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Darwin weather in February (Northern Territory, Australia)

What's the typical weather in Darwin for February? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During February, Darwin usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 32°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 26°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Darwin in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 424 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 165 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Darwin. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Darwin, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 424 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 165 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in February

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 29°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
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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