Darwin Weather Forecast
Darwin weather: 87°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 87°F (31°C) in Darwin with partly cloudy. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 80°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 75%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 88°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 8.2/10. 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.
Weather in Darwin right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:09 PM, Oct 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Darwin
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 80° | 75% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Showers | 87° / 73° | 79% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 86° / 80° | 98% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 86° / 80° | 97% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 81° | 96% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 86° / 78° | 86% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 86° / 78° | 63% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 78° | 43% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 77° | 43% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 77° | 49% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 77° | 39% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 79° | 39% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 77° | 41% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 82° | 39% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 75° | 41% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 99° / 75° | 52% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 10 |
Climate in Darwin month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86° | 79° | 17,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 86° | 79° | 12,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 86° | 78° | 20,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 89° | 77° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 89° | 75° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 86° | 71° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 86° | 71° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 87° | 73° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 89° | 76° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 90° | 79° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 89° | 79° | 11,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 89° | 80° | 9,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Darwin
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Air quality and pollen in Darwin
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
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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 87°F (31°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 65% and wind is 7 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 4:09 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 23, 2026 at 4:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
