Darwin · SpringMonth summary
Darwin weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
79% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Darwin in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: March is a good time to visit Darwin. July remains slightly better (+1.8 pts).
By trip type
Darwin in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Darwin. Temperatures rise (30°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 79% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 March, Darwin averages 86°F, 79% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
March vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -76%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Darwin in March
Is March a good time to visit Darwin?
March is an acceptable time for Darwin (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.8/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Darwin in March?
Yes, 79% of days see rain in March. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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