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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Aussie Report Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Darwin’s tropical climate delivers a wet-season (November–April) with daily highs of 30–33°C, 80%+ humidity and 1,700 mm of annual rainfall; the dry season (May–October) brings 27–32°C, lower humidity and almost no rain. The live forecast above shows today’s conditions relative to these averages.
What is Darwin’s typical weather pattern?
Darwin sits in the Australian monsoon zone. The wet season (October–April) is defined by midafternoon storms, high dew-points and heavy monsoonal bursts – the darwin weather year round is warm, but humidity spikes dramatically during summer. The dry season (May–September) sees southeast trade winds, clear mornings and balmy evenings; it’s the peak period for outdoor activities. The darwin weather radar from the Bureau of Meteorology tracks the frequent wet-season storms, while darwin weather 14 days forecasts usually show the transition from one regime to the other. The darwin weather by month pattern is consistent: January averages 31.8°C max, July averages 30.6°C max, with July receiving just 1 mm of rain versus January’s 430 mm. Darwin weather hourly data shows that the heaviest rain typically arrives mid- to late afternoon.
Best time to visit Darwin?
May to October offer the most comfortable conditions – lower humidity, clear skies and darwin weather tomorrow is typically sunny and dry. For travellers wanting to experience the dramatic storms, November to March is the season, though you’ll need to check the darwin weather forecast 21 days for cyclone outlooks. The darwin weather by month guide confirms that June and July are the coolest and driest months.
Is Darwin humid all year?
No – humidity drops sharply in the dry season (May–October) from around 80% to 40–50%. The wet season (November–April) is persistently humid, often feeling oppressive before each afternoon storm.
Does Darwin get cyclones?
Yes. Tropical cyclones occur November–April, and the region has a moderate risk. The Bureau of Meteorology issues warnings via the darwin weather radar and severe-weather-warning pages. Always check darwin weather 14 days during cyclone season.
Is the dry season always sunny?
Almost – the dry season sees less than 10 mm of rain per month, with blue skies and southeast winds. Occasional morning fog or afternoon showers are rare. A darwin weather forecast 21 days in the dry season will show minimal rainfall probability.
For Australia-wide forecasts, see our Australia weather hub. Stay informed about potential storms with our Severe Weather Warning page.