Darwin Weather Forecast
Darwin weather: 77°F, light drizzle. 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 77°F (25°C) in Darwin with light drizzle. It feels like 82°F. Today runs from 75°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 25%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
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 August. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 87°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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Darwin today at 9/10. Gusts to 31 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Darwin right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:13 AM, Aug 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 75° | 25% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 76° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 76° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 76° | 0% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 88° / 76° | 2% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 89° / 77° | 6% | 14 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 78° | 10% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 74° | 29% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 78° | 29% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 74° | 20% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 77° | 12% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 76° | 10% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 79° | 14% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 79° | 18% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 70° | 13% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 23% | -- | — |
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° | 72° | 0,1 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).
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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 77°F (25°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 74% 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 7:13 AM.
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 August 26, 2026 at 7:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
