Darwin Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Darwin's warmest month in 2024 was May, averaging 32.5 degrees. That gives Darwin an annual average daytime high of 31.0 degrees, 0.6 degrees cooler than the Northern Territory mean.
Daytime highs peak at 32.5 degrees in May and bottom out with overnight lows of 21.4 degrees in June. That is a 11.1 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 24.9 degrees across the year, 3.8 degrees warmer than the Northern Territory average of 21.1.
Annual rainfall totals 1,962mm across 166 rain days, 67 percent wetter than the Northern Territory average. The wettest month is January at 750mm, and June is the driest at 0mm.
Expect the wet stuff mostly in summer. The cooler months tend to be drier and clearer.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, July comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 7.1 out of 10. December sits at the other end at 2.9.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to July if you're picking the best time to visit Darwin.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 4.8/10 - Ranked #190 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, NT avg 4.6)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 30.6 | 26.4 | 1278 | 3.2 |
| Autumn | 31.6 | 25.6 | 398 | 4.5 |
| Winter | 30.1 | 21.8 | 8 | 6.9 |
| Spring | 31.8 | 25.6 | 278 | 4.6 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Darwin.
29.9°C, 750mm rain February
30.4°C, 275mm rain March
30.0°C, 356mm rain April
32.3°C, 38mm rain May
32.5°C, 4mm rain June
30.0°C, 0mm rain July
29.6°C, 4mm rain August
30.8°C, 3mm rain September
31.9°C, 36mm rain October
32.2°C, 95mm rain November
31.2°C, 147mm rain December
31.5°C, 253mm rain
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