Best Time to Visit Darwin
Best time: Jul, Aug, Jun, Sep.
Nov is warmest (33°C high); Jan is rainiest (469 mm).
Darwin weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.4 | 24.4 | 469 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 31.3 | 24.5 | 342 | 8.4 |
| Mar | 31.6 | 24.3 | 346 | 8.9 |
| Apr | 32.6 | 23.7 | 102 | 9.5 |
| May | 31.8 | 21.9 | 20 | 8.8 |
| Jun | 30.1 | 19.5 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Jul | 29.9 | 18.5 | 1 | 8.9 |
| Aug | 30.7 | 19.9 | 7 | 9.7 |
| Sep | 32.2 | 22.4 | 17 | 10.4 |
| Oct | 32.9 | 24.3 | 84 | 10.4 |
| Nov | 33 | 25 | 142 | 10 |
| Dec | 32 | 24.9 | 276 | 9.2 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulAugJunSep
Beaches: JulJunAugSep
Hiking: JulJunAugSep
Sightseeing: JulJunAugSep
Darwin quick facts
What to pack
Hot months (Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Darwin?
Jul, Aug, Jun, Sep.
What is the rainiest month?
Jan, about 469 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Nov, with average highs of 33°C.
Where to stay
See Darwin hotels · Book Darwin tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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