Climate in Darwin

Darwin, Australia has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 26°C and the city receives roughly 1800 mm of precipitation across 163 rainy days a year, with around 1002 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 31°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 20.9°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Darwin is classified as Tropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Darwin receives about 1800 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 163 rainy days. The wettest month is Apr and the driest is Aug.

Darwin sees an estimated 1002 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Darwin are Aug, Jul, Jun. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Darwin has a climate comfort score of 64/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Brisbane — Semi-Arid, comfort 76/100
• Climate in Perth — Mediterranean, comfort 94/100
• Climate in Cairns — Tropical, comfort 69/100