Weather radar Darwin
Real-time precipitation radar · Northern Territory · Australia
Darwin climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Darwin shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30.3° | 30.1° | 30.6° | 31.6° | 31.3° | 30° | 29.9° | 30.8° | 32.4° | 33.1° | 32.8° | 31.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | 25.8° | 25.6° | 25.3° | 24.7° | 23° | 20.9° | 20.1° | 20.6° | 23.2° | 25.2° | 26° | 26.1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 439 | 383 | 297 | 96 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 65 | 163 | 334 |
| Rainy days | 28 | 24 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 24 |
| Sunshine hours | 267 | 241 | 292 | 307 | 321 | 313 | 329 | 335 | 335 | 356 | 343 | 299 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Darwin
The best time to visit Darwin is typically July. In this month the average high is 29.9°C, precipitation is 3 mm and sunshine duration is 329 hours. The annual average high is 31.2°C, total annual precipitation is 1825 mm (153 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3738 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Darwin
How up to date is the weather radar for Darwin?
The weather radar for Darwin is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Darwin?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Darwin: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Darwin?
The thunderstorm potential for Darwin is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Darwin.
What is the climate like in Darwin?
Darwin has an annual average high of 31.2°C. The warmest month is October (avg high 33.1°C), the coldest July (avg low 20.1°C). The wettest month is January with 439 mm, the driest August with 2 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1825 mm (153 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3738 hours.
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