Best Time to Visit Darwin
Australia · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Darwin are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Darwin sees its warmest weather in October, when daytime highs average around 34°C, and its coolest in June (around 31°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1833mm — January is typically the wettest month (~471mm) and August the driest (~1mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from November to March — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 326 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° / 25°C | 471mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 32° / 25°C | 412mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 32° / 25°C | 314mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 33° / 24°C | 105mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 32° / 22°C | 21mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 31° / 20°C | 2mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 31° / 19°C | 1mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 32° / 20°C | 1mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 33° / 23°C | 14mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 34° / 25°C | 69mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 34° / 25°C | 144mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 33° / 26°C | 279mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Darwin?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Darwin are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Darwin?
- October is typically the hottest month in Darwin, with average daytime highs around 34°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Darwin?
- January is usually the wettest month, with around 471mm of precipitation.