Climate in Darwin — Annual Weather Overview
Darwin has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is November (average high 32.0°C) and the coolest is July (29.1°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 2.9°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 1844mm. February is the wettest month at 442.1mm, while May averages just 5.9mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.2 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 31.5°C, 251mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 30.3°C, 1250mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 30.6°C, 314mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 29.9°C, 30mm rain.
Darwin — Monthly Temperatures
Darwin — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Darwin stays reasonable all year.
Darwin weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1°C | 26.4°C | 396.2mm | 8.2h | 25 | 8/10 |
| February | 29.7°C | 26.1°C | 442.1mm | 7.6h | 23 | 8/10 |
| March | 30.2°C | 26.0°C | 182.7mm | 10.0h | 23 | 9/10 |
| April | 30.8°C | 25.6°C | 124.9mm | 10.4h | 15 | 9/10 |
| May | 30.9°C | 23.6°C | 5.9mm | 10.9h | 2 | 10/10 |
| June | 30.1°C | 22.7°C | 17.4mm | 10.7h | 3 | 10/10 |
| July | 29.1°C | 20.9°C | 6.3mm | 10.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 30.4°C | 22.6°C | 6.1mm | 11.1h | 2 | 10/10 |
| September | 31.0°C | 24.4°C | 33.7mm | 11.5h | 7 | 10/10 |
| October | 31.4°C | 26.2°C | 84.3mm | 11.6h | 12 | 10/10 |
| November | 32.0°C | 26.6°C | 132.7mm | 11.3h | 17 | 9/10 |
| December | 31.0°C | 26.5°C | 411.2mm | 8.7h | 22 | 8/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Darwin and the Darwin rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Darwin have?
Darwin has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 29.1°C in July to 32.0°C in November.
What is the hottest month in Darwin?
November is the hottest month in Darwin, with average highs of 32.0°C and lows of 26.6°C.
What is the coldest month in Darwin?
July is the coolest month, with average highs of 29.1°C and lows of 20.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Darwin?
February is the wettest month, averaging 442.1mm of rainfall over around 23 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Darwin?
Rainy season in Darwin runs November to April, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Darwin get per year?
Darwin receives around 1844mm of rain per year. The driest month is May (5.9mm).
When is the best time to visit Darwin?
The best time to visit Darwin is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.