Climate normals · 1970–2000
Darwin Climate
Darwin is a city in Australia (03) with a population of about 139,902. Its average annual temperature is 27.3°C (81°F), with roughly 1794 mm of rain per year.
27.3°C
Avg Temp
1794
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Darwin Climate
Darwin has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F) and receives about 1794 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.3°C
Avg Temp
1794
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 83° | 472 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 333 mm |
| March | 28° / 83° | 352 mm |
| April | 28° / 83° | 101 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 20 mm |
| June | 25° / 77° | 2 mm |
| July | 24° / 76° | 1 mm |
| August | 25° / 78° | 7 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 16 mm |
| October | 29° / 84° | 81 mm |
| November | 29° / 85° | 136 mm |
| December | 29° / 83° | 273 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Darwin
The most comfortable months to visit Darwin are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is November (around 33°C high). The coldest is July (near 18°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Darwin are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Darwin, Australia has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C and about 1794 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July.
In November, the hottest month, daily highs in Darwin average about 33°C (92°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.