The weather in October in Darwin

It's hot in October in Darwin with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 27°C.

October is a good month to be in Darwin for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Darwin, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 40°C in 2014, Darwin reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Darwin is 32°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 95 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in October for Darwin

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Darwin. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Darwin New York
Average temperature 34°C 21°C
Max. temperature 35°C 26°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 95 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 13 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Darwin with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 34°C, with nights around 26°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Darwin is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Darwin, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Darwin

Temperature in October in Darwin over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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.

Daily Precipitation in October in Darwin

Total precipitation in October in Darwin over the years

Daily UV index in October in Darwin

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Darwin, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.