AustraliaThe climate of Darwin
The current climate in Darwin features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 31°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Darwin, Australia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Darwin in recent years was 40°C in October 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in April 2017.
Rainfall amount
On average, Darwin receives 1931 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Darwin?
The best time to visit Darwin for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Darwin. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Darwin
The climate table of Darwin shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 720 | 355 | 273 | 86 | 12 | 0,8 | 0,1 | 2,0 | 16 | 95 | 117 | 254 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Darwin, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Darwin
Yearly Temperature in Darwin
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Darwin, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Darwin
Total Yearly Precipitation in Darwin
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Darwin, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Darwin
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Average weather in Darwin by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Darwin. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.