Darwin
A frontier city at the edge of genuine crocodile country, a market on the harbour that turns every Thursday and Sunday sunset into a festival, and a jumping-off point for Kakadu and Litchfield within a few hours' drive.
The best time to visit Darwin is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (87°F). Local time there is 02:09 (UTC+9:30).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 88°F · rain 0.4in · 11.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C87°F | 386mm15.2in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| February | 30°C86°F | 370mm14.6in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| March | 31°C87°F | 170mm6.7in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 31°C88°F | 116mm4.6in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| May | 31°C88°F | 11mm0.4in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| June | 30°C86°F | 14mm0.6in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| July | 29°C85°F | 5mm0.2in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| August | 30°C87°F | 5mm0.2in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| September | 31°C88°F | 28mm1.1in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 32°C89°F | 74mm2.9in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| November | 32°C90°F | 114mm4.5in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| December | 32°C89°F | 349mm13.7in | 12.9h12.9h |
Good to know
- Currency
- AUD · Australian dollar
- Language
- English
- Plug
- I
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Darwin?
The best time to visit Darwin is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (87°F).
How warm does Darwin get?
Typical daytime highs in Darwin are Mar–May 31°C (87°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 32°C (89°F), Dec–Feb 31°C (87°F).
Is Darwin expensive?
On the ground, Darwin is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Darwin good for?
Darwin is good for sunshine and salt water, moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace.