Darwin · AutumnMonth summary
Darwin weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Darwin in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 32°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in October (7.5/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Darwin in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Water at 29°C and lively beaches — October is peak swimming season in Darwin Autumn in Darwin is often underrated: 32°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. 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 October, Darwin averages 32°C, 43% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
October vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -40%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Darwin in October
Is October a good time to visit Darwin?
October is an excellent time to visit Darwin (score 7.5/10). With 32°C, 12.0h of sunshine and 43% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Darwin in October?
With 32°C max and 12.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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