Darwin, Northern Territory Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Darwin get?

Darwin gets 1755 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 115 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 80% of Australia.

January is the wettest month, with 454 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 21.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 83 days, to September 18, 2023.

Darwin weather by month

Darwin weather in January

In January, Darwin averages a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 454 mm of precipitation over about 21 rainy days. The sun is out about 10% of daylight hours. The January record high is 36°C (2014) and the record low is 21°C (2003).

Darwin weather in February

In February, Darwin averages a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 387 mm of precipitation over about 20 rainy days. The sun is out about 11% of daylight hours. The February record high is 36°C (2022) and the record low is 21°C (1994).

Darwin weather in March

In March, Darwin averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 289 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 23% of daylight hours. The March record high is 36°C (2022) and the record low is 21°C (1991).

Darwin weather in April

In April, Darwin averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 100 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 39% of daylight hours. The April record high is 37°C (1998) and the record low is 18°C (2017).

Darwin weather in May

In May, Darwin averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. The May record high is 36°C (2003) and the record low is 14°C (1990).

Darwin weather in June

In June, Darwin averages a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The June record high is 38°C (1990) and the record low is 12°C (2000).

Darwin weather in July

In July, Darwin averages a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The July record high is 35°C (1998) and the record low is 12°C (2008).

Darwin weather in August

In August, Darwin averages a high of 32°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 73% of daylight hours. The August record high is 37°C (2020) and the record low is 12°C (1992).

Darwin weather in September

In September, Darwin averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. The September record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 14°C (2006).

Darwin weather in October

In October, Darwin averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The October record high is 38°C (2019) and the record low is 18°C (1997).

Darwin weather in November

In November, Darwin averages a high of 34°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 139 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 36% of daylight hours. The November record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 19°C (1996).

Darwin weather in December

In December, Darwin averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 277 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. The sun is out about 17% of daylight hours. The December record high is 37°C (2019) and the record low is 21°C (1992).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Darwin

August is the sunniest month in Darwin, with sunshine about 73% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest, at 10%. Over the year the sun shines about 42% of daylight hours. Darwin is cloudier than 82% of Australia.

Humidity peaks in February at 84% and is lowest in July at 48%.

Darwin has about 190 days a year above 32°C. Darwin is hotter than 91% of Australia.

Darwin weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Darwin station is 38°C, on November 15, 2021. The coldest is 12°C, on August 16, 1992.

The wettest day on record brought 340 mm of rain, on February 15, 2011.

24 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The best time to visit Darwin

Winter (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 19°C.

Spring (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 24°C.

Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 25°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 24°C.

Darwin climate questions

How much rain does Darwin get?

Darwin gets 1755 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 115 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Darwin?

January is the wettest month in Darwin, with 454 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm.

How many rainy days does Darwin have a year?

Darwin has about 115 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 21.

What is the hottest month in Darwin?

October is the warmest month in Darwin, with an average high of 34°C.

What is the coldest month in Darwin?

July is the coldest month in Darwin, with an average low of 19°C.

What is the record high temperature in Darwin?

The record high at the Darwin station is 38°C, set on November 15, 2021. The record low is 12°C, on August 16, 1992.

What is the sunniest month in Darwin?

August is the sunniest month in Darwin, with sunshine about 73% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest.