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Darwin weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Darwin, Northern Territory in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Darwin averages 30°C by day and 26°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

January in Darwin averages a daytime high of 30°C and an overnight low of 26°C, which reads as hot for this part of the world. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Darwin sees roughly 1765 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Darwin forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

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

How warm is Darwin in January?
Darwin averages a daytime high of 30°C in January, with overnight lows around 26°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in Darwin in January?
January is the wettest month of the year in Darwin, out of roughly 1765 mm of precipitation across the year.

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