Darwin, Australia experiences average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 13 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Darwin, Australia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Darwin, Australia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Apr–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.7/10
Best: May, June, July, August
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 32°C / 24°C
Feels Like 36°C / 27°C
Rainy Days 13
Rainfall 156 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 69%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 22°C
Hottest Month
34°C
October
Avg Low26°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
20°C
July
Avg High31°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High31°C
Avg Low20°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
January (Gusts 39)
Sea Temperature
26°C – 32°C
Warmest water: December (
31.8°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding February, March, November, December due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:06
Daylight 11.4h
Sunset 18:30
Live conditions—
Darwin on the map · live conditions
Darwin, Australia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- City
- Darwin
- Population
- 139.9K
- Coordinates
- -12.46°, 130.84°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 26 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 31°C / 26°C . Feb: 31°C / 26°C . Mar: 31°C / 26°C . Apr: 32°C / 25°C . May: 32°C / 23°C . Jun: 31°C / 21°C . Jul: 31°C / 20°C . Aug: 32°C / 21°C . Sep: 34°C / 24°C . Oct: 34°C / 26°C . Nov: 33°C / 26°C . Dec: 32°C / 26°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 441 mm. Feb: 343 mm. Mar: 294 mm. Apr: 96 mm. May: 13 mm. Jun: 5 mm. Jul: 2 mm. Aug: 2 mm. Sep: 31 mm. Oct: 100 mm. Nov: 241 mm. Dec: 305 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 83%. Feb: 83%. Mar: 83%. Apr: 74%. May: 59%. Jun: 55%. Jul: 56%. Aug: 56%. Sep: 63%. Oct: 68%. Nov: 74%. Dec: 79%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 18 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 12h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 10h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 31°C . Feb: 30°C . Mar: 31°C . Apr: 30°C . May: 28°C . Jun: 27°C . Jul: 26°C . Aug: 27°C . Sep: 29°C . Oct: 31°C . Nov: 32°C . Dec: 32°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 83 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Oct 2025 · 34°C | Oct · 34°C |
| Coldest month | Aug 2025 · 20°C | Jul · 20°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 640 mm | Jan · 441 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 20 km/h | Jan · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Poor May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September
Fair October
Poor November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 26°C | 37°C / 31°C | 28days (441 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 83% Humid | 7.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 31°C / 26°C | 37°C / 31°C | 24days (343 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 83% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 31°C / 26°C | 38°C / 31°C | 26days (294 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 83% Humid | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 32°C / 25°C | 37°C / 29°C | 12days (96 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 32°C / 23°C | 34°C / 24°C | 2days (13 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 31°C / 21°C | 32°C / 21°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 31°C / 20°C | 31°C / 20°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 32°C / 21°C | 33°C / 22°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September | 34°C / 24°C | 36°C / 27°C | 5days (31 mm) Good | 11.1h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| October | 34°C / 26°C | 39°C / 30°C | 14days (100 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 9.2 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| November | 33°C / 26°C | 40°C / 31°C | 22days (241 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 32°C / 26°C | 39°C / 32°C | 25days (305 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 79% Humid | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Darwin are May, June, July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Darwin, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Darwin is October, with average daytime highs of 34°C (93°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Darwin is July, with average overnight lows of 20°C (68°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Darwin is January, averaging 441mm of precipitation across 28 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Darwin runs through January, March, December, February, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Darwin.
Darwin receives approximately 123 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Darwin.
The least favorable months to visit Darwin are February, March, November, December, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Darwin is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Darwin is 69%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December average 29°C (84°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Average wind speeds in Darwin are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 39 km/h / 24 mph).
Darwin averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 58%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Darwin is 22°C (72°F), which feels muggy and uncomfortable. Expect heavy perspiration during warmer months — stay hydrated and take breaks in air-conditioned spaces.
Darwin has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Darwin ranges from 27°C (81°F) to 36°C (97°F) on average. Humidity and radiant heat mean it often feels warmer than the thermometer reads, especially in summer months.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Darwin. It earns a climate score of 9.2/10 with Excellent.
For June in Darwin, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 31°C (88°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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