Best time to visit Darwin

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When is the best time to visit Darwin?

The best time to visit Darwin is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Darwin32
    Jan
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Darwin31
    Feb
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Darwin32
    Mar
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Darwin33
    Apr
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Darwin32
    May
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Darwin31
    Jun
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Darwin31
    Jul
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Darwin31
    Aug
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Darwin33
    Sep
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Darwin33
    Oct
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Darwin33
    Nov
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Darwin33
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Darwin?

The hottest time of year in Darwin is normally November. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Darwin?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Darwin with 428mm on average. There are normally 13 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Darwin?

The sunniest time of year in Darwin is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 87% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Darwin?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Darwin in December when the water temperature reaches 31°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Northern Territory (Darwin) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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