Darwin · SummerMonth summary
Darwin weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
72°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
3% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Darwin in August?
✅ 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°F.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (8.8/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Darwin in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Darwin sees high temperatures (30°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (3% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 79°F | 86°F | 86% | 0.6in | 9.6h | 6.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 79°F | 86°F | 78% | 0.5in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 79°F | 86°F | 79% | 0.3in | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 79°F | 88°F | 43% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 75°F | 88°F | 11% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 72°F | 86°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ July | 70°F | 86°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 72°F | 86°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 75°F | 88°F | 25% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 79°F | 90°F | 43% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 79°F | 90°F | 59% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 79°F | 90°F | 71% | 0.4in | 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 August, Darwin averages 86°F, 3% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Darwin in August
Is August a good time to visit Darwin?
August is an excellent time to visit Darwin (score 8.8/10). With 86°F, 11.1h of sunshine and 3% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Darwin in August?
Temperatures reach 86°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.1h/day.
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