City in Northern Territory

Darwin Weather Forecast

Darwin weather: 86°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 86°F now🕔 2:41 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 150.000

7-day forecast for Darwin

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Oct 27🌦️ Drizzle89° / 78°86% · 0,1 in10 mph9
Wed, Oct 28⛈️ Thunderstorm87° / 78°87% · 0,4 in6 mph9
Thu, Oct 29🌧️ Heavy drizzle87° / 80°93% · 0,2 in6 mph9
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light showers87° / 78°82% · 0,2 in7 mph9
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Light drizzle86° / 80°75% · 0,1 in7 mph9
Sun, Nov 1⛈️ Thunderstorm87° / 80°78% · 0,3 in6 mph11
Mon, Nov 2⛈️ Thunderstorm86° / 76°71% · 0,5 in6 mph9

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

🌦️ 86° / 80°

Light drizzle · 75% rain · wind 7 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

⛈️ 87° / 80°

Thunderstorm · 78% rain · wind 6 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing6.9
Outdoors6.7
Beach day7.5
Swimming6.7
Hiking6.2
Running4.5
Cycling6.4
Camping5.5
Fishing7.6
Photography6.4
Stargazing6.8
Family time6.8
Driving6.8
Flying out6.7

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
  • High-factor sunscreen and a long-sleeve sun layer for midday
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid unshaded sightseeing between 10am and 4pm - the UV index peaks at 8.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 86°F (30°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 72% and wind is 5 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 2:41 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 27, 2026 at 2:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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