Best Time to Visit Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Darwin is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Darwin for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in July to 29.2°C / 84.6°F in November, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 474 mm / 18.7 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Darwin's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Darwin?
The best time to visit Darwin for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is November averaging 29.2°C / 84.6°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Darwin's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Darwin?
The rainy season at Darwin, Northern Territory runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 103 mm / 4.1 in. The wettest single month is January (474 mm / 18.7 in).
What is the driest month in Darwin?
The driest month in Darwin is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Darwin?
The least comfortable months for travel to Darwin — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, June, July, August. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 474 mm / 18.7 in in January, and the coldest month averages 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
Is Darwin climate different from Australia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Darwin figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Australia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Darwin specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.