Best time to visit Darwin

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When is the best time to visit Darwin?

The best time to visit Darwin is May, June, July, August, September and October based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in Darwin?

The hottest time of year in Darwin is normally November. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Darwin?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Darwin with 428mm on average. There are normally 13 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Darwin?

The sunniest time of year in Darwin is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 87% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Darwin?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Darwin in December when the water temperature reaches 31°C.

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The weather guide for Northern Territory (Darwin) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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