Average Monthly Sunshine in Darwin

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Darwin receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Darwin, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 316 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of February provide just 165 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3100 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Darwin’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Darwin enjoys an average of 3100 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

January, Darwin’s wettest month, receives 58 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.