Climate of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Point-value climate at Darwin (Northern Territory, Australia). Population approximately 93,080.
Located in Northern Territory, Australia, Darwin has a tropical climate. Population approximately 93,080. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in July to 29.2°C / 84.6°F in November, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 474 mm / 18.7 in (January) — about 1809 mm / 71.2 in across the year. Darwin is the capital of Northern Territory. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Darwin's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.1°C82.6°F | 474 mm18.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 28°C82.4°F | 339 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| March | 28.1°C82.6°F | 353 mm13.9″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.2°C82.8°F | 103 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.9°C80.4°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 24.9°C76.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 24.3°C75.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.4°C77.7°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 27.5°C81.5°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 28.8°C83.8°F | 82 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 29.2°C84.6°F | 138 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 28.6°C83.5°F | 272 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Darwin?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September. Darwin's warmest month is November at an average of 29.2°C / 84.6°F, and its driest month is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Darwin?
Darwin, in Northern Territory, Australia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in July to 29.2°C / 84.6°F in November. Annual rainfall is approximately 1809 mm / 71.2 in, with the wettest month being January (474 mm / 18.7 in) and the driest July (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Darwin in November?
The average temperature in Darwin in November is 29.2°C / 84.6°F, with rainfall of about 138 mm / 5.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Darwin?
The driest month in Darwin is July, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Darwin?
The wettest month in Darwin is January, with approximately 474 mm / 18.7 in of average monthly rainfall.