Darwin 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Darwin's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperature extremes span from 21.4°C up to 32.5°C, with a notable 0.5°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
The wettest month is Jan (750mm), and the driest is Jun (0mm). This creates an annual total of 1962mm distributed across about 166 rain days.
Darwin runs 0.6°C cooler than the Northern Territory average. The 1962mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Darwin. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Darwin's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Darwin's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Darwin reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 31.0°C, while the average minimum is 24.9°C. This 6.1°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Darwin showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1962mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.9 | 26.3 | 750 | 31 | 15.5 | 72% |
| February | 30.4 | 26.5 | 275 | 24 | 20.4 | 72% |
| March | 30.0 | 26.3 | 356 | 27 | 17.7 | 73% |
| April | 32.3 | 25.4 | 38 | 9 | 21.3 | 48% |
| May | 32.5 | 25.0 | 4 | 1 | 20.1 | 40% |
| June | 30.0 | 21.4 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 36% |
| July | 29.6 | 21.4 | 4 | 2 | 19.5 | 36% |
| August | 30.8 | 22.7 | 3 | 1 | 22.0 | 38% |
| September | 31.9 | 24.8 | 36 | 8 | 22.7 | 44% |
| October | 32.2 | 26.2 | 95 | 15 | 22.8 | 52% |
| November | 31.2 | 25.9 | 147 | 19 | 21.9 | 62% |
| December | 31.5 | 26.5 | 253 | 29 | 20.5 | 67% |