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The best time to visit Darwin

Month-by-month climate averages for Darwin, Northern Territory, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

Darwin is warm year-round. Even June stays mild (lows near 22°C), so the main thing to plan around is the January wet season.

Darwin is warmest in September (highs near 32°C) and coldest in June (lows around 22°C), with roughly 1765 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Darwin forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Darwin weather by month

what to expect in Darwin through the year

Here is Darwin's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Darwin by season.

Jan
30°
26°
Hot
Wettest
Feb
30°
26°
Hot
Mar
30°
26°
Hot
Apr
31°
25°
Hot
May
31°
24°
Hot
Jun
30°
22°
Hot
Jul
30°
22°
Hot
Aug
31°
23°
Hot
Sep
32°
24°
Hot
Oct
32°
26°
Hot
Nov
32°
26°
Hot
Dec
32°
27°
Hot

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Darwin?
Darwin is warm year-round. Even June stays mild (lows near 22°C), so the main thing to plan around is the January wet season.
What is the warmest month in Darwin?
September is the warmest month in Darwin, averaging highs near 32°C.
What is the coldest month in Darwin?
June is the coldest month in Darwin, with lows around 22°C.
When is the rainy season in Darwin?
The wettest month in Darwin is usually January, out of roughly 1765 mm of precipitation across the year.

Darwin month by month