Darwin 2024 Climate Summary
Darwin's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
Temperatures in Darwin range between 21.4°C in winter and 32.5°C in summer, a variation of 0.5°C across the year.
Jan brings the heaviest precipitation at 750mm, contrasting sharply with Jun's mere 0mm. The city receives 1962mm annually over approximately 166 rain days.
Compared to the Northern Territory average, Darwin is 0.6°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 1962mm is typical of the region's climate 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% |