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Climate in Darwin (Northern Territory), Australia

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

Average wind speed

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (in meters per second)

Weather Forecasts for Darwin

Thu   Apr 25
34°C | 25°C
E 18 km/h
0.3 mm
partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Apr 26
35°C | 26°C
E 18 km/h
0.2 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Sat   Apr 27
35°C | 26°C
SE 18 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Darwin in Australia

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.

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:

  • When is the rainy season in Darwin?
    Rainy season in Darwin occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
  • Does Darwin have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Darwin?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Darwin?
    The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Darwin?
    January tops the wettest month list with 432 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Darwin?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Darwin?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 316 hours of sunshine.

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