Things to Do in Darwin
Top things to do in Darwin: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.
Things to do in Darwin
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Darwin.
Map of Darwin
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Coordinates: 12°27′48.2″S 130°50′44.2″E (-12.4634, 130.8456)
Weather in Darwin right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:49 PM, Oct 2 local time.
Best time to visit Darwin
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Summary
Darwin is a city in Northern Territory. Darwin is known for tropical gateway to Kakadu. It has a population of about 150.000.
Right now it is 82°F (28°C) in Darwin with overcast. It feels like 86°F. Today runs from 74°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Darwin is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is tropical. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while June is the coldest with lows near 71°F.
Nearby highlights include Kakadu National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Darwin today at 8.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Darwin?
Darwin is a city in Northern Territory. Its coordinates are -12.4634, 130.8456. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Darwin right now?
It is currently 82°F (28°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Darwin?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Darwin, which has a tropical climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Darwin in?
Darwin observes Australia/Darwin (UTC+09:30). The local time is 8:49 PM.
How many people live in Darwin?
Darwin has a population of approximately 150.000.
What are the top things to do in Darwin?
Popular options include Kakadu National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 8:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
