The month in detail
What to expect in August
August is peak dry season in Darwin. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
August ranks 2 out of 12 months in Darwin.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
17°
Sea
28°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 23
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Darwin is July (9.5/10), 2.9 pts higher than August.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Australia
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyAustralian Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthOctober · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 30°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 64%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Darwin ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
AustraliaTropical climate with a 9.5 → 4.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
12.46°S · 130.84°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Darwin?
July is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 10.3h of sunshine and 0.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Darwin get in July?
Darwin averages 10.3 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Darwin?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Darwin in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.
Is Darwin good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Darwin scores 4.5/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 9.3/10.
When should you avoid Darwin?
January is the most difficult month to visit Darwin, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Darwin in August?
In August, the sea averages 28°C in Darwin: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Darwin in August?
The average UV index reaches 8 in August in Darwin (high), with about 11.6h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.