Darwin · SpringMonth summary
Darwin weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Darwin in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.1h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (8.3/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Darwin in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in Darwin. Temperatures rise (31°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 26°C | 30°C | 86% | 14.8 | 9.6h | 6.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 26°C | 30°C | 78% | 12.7 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 26°C | 30°C | 79% | 8.1 | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 31°C | 43% | 3.3 | 11.3h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 24°C | 31°C | 11% | 0.6 | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 22°C | 30°C | 5% | 0.2 | 10.9h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 30°C | 3% | 0.2 | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 30°C | 3% | 0.1 | 11.1h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 24°C | 31°C | 25% | 1.1 | 11.7h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 26°C | 32°C | 43% | 2.3 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 26°C | 32°C | 59% | 5.9 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 26°C | 32°C | 71% | 9.7 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Darwin averages 31°C, 11% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Darwin in May
Is May a good time to visit Darwin?
May is an excellent time to visit Darwin (score 8.3/10). With 31°C, 11.1h of sunshine and 11% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Darwin in May?
Temperatures reach 31°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.1h/day.
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