Darwin Climate by Month
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Hot all year, with a rainy season from December to March.
Hot all year, with a rainy season from December to March: that's Darwin's climate in short. Afternoon highs range from 87°F (30°C) in June to 92°F (33°C) in November, and July nights average 64°F (18°C). Of the 73 in (1858 mm) of rain in a typical year, 80% falls from December to March. June to August are almost completely dry.
- Warmest month
- 92°F(33°C)
- Average high, November
- Coldest nights
- 64°F(18°C)
- Average low, July
- Rain per year
- 73 in(1858 mm)
- Wettest: January
- Humidity
- 70%
- Sunniest: October
Best and worst months in Darwin
Best for weatherJune to August are the best time for weather in Darwin: highs near 87°F (30°C) and almost no rain.
Least pleasantJanuary is the least pleasant month: it's the wettest, with 20 in (497 mm) of rain.
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in June.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Darwin weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 89°F(32°C) | 76°F(25°C) | 20 in(497 mm) | 82% | 5.1 |
| FebFebruary | 89°F(32°C) | 77°F(25°C) | 13 in(338 mm) | 83% | 5.1 |
| MarMarch | 90°F(32°C) | 76°F(25°C) | 13 in(338 mm) | 80% | 5.5 |
| AprApril | 91°F(33°C) | 74°F(24°C) | 4.5 in(115 mm) | 73% | 5.8 |
| MayMay | 89°F(32°C) | 70°F(21°C) | 1.1 in(28 mm) | 64% | 5.3 |
| JunJuneBest | 87°F(30°C) | 65°F(19°C) | 0.1 in(2 mm) | 55% | 5.2 |
| JulJulyBest | 87°F(30°C) | 64°F(18°C) | 0.0 in(0 mm) | 60% | 5.5 |
| AugAugustBest | 87°F(31°C) | 65°F(19°C) | 0.2 in(6 mm) | 58% | 6.0 |
| SepSeptember | 90°F(32°C) | 71°F(22°C) | 0.6 in(16 mm) | 68% | 6.3 |
| OctOctober | 92°F(33°C) | 75°F(24°C) | 3.2 in(81 mm) | 69% | 6.4 |
| NovNovember | 92°F(33°C) | 77°F(25°C) | 5.2 in(132 mm) | 72% | 6.2 |
| DecDecember | 91°F(33°C) | 77°F(25°C) | 12 in(305 mm) | 76% | 5.5 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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