Darwin Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Darwin has two distinct seasons - the Wet and the Dry. January and February is the heart of the Wet season when monsoonal weather dumps heavy afternoon and overnight rain. Average temperatures range from 24.6°C minimum to 31.9°C maximum. March and April see the rains begin to subside.
May to September is the long period known as the Dry season and is the most popular time of the year for visitors and locals. The humidity is at its lowest and the nights can become relatively cool. Average temperatures range from 19.3°C Centigrade to 32.6°C Centigrade. October to December is the pre monsoon period and it becomes increasingly humid with occasional rain.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Darwin temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in October to a very warm 32°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 20°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Darwin experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1804 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Darwin, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 432 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.7 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Darwin Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Darwin, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 25°C in August to 29°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Darwin.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 72%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during February and June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Darwin in Australia
Darwin has high temperatures year round ranging between 31°C and 34°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: May, June, July, August and September.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Darwin occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 432 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 316 hours of sunshine.
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