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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Darwin — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January28° / 83°472 mm
February28° / 82°333 mm
March28° / 83°352 mm
April28° / 83°101 mm
May27° / 80°20 mm
June25° / 77°2 mm
July24° / 76°1 mm
August25° / 78°7 mm
September28° / 82°16 mm
October29° / 84°81 mm
November29° / 85°136 mm
December29° / 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.