Weather in Darwin Today

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Current temperature in Darwin: 25°C (77°F). Mainly Clear. Today's high 32°C (90°F), low 25°C (77°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
25°
Mainly Clear
RealFeel® 28°C
78%Humid
High32°
Low25°
12km/hNEWind fromNorth-East· Max 23
Gentle Breeze · Gusts 49 km/h
City
00:00AM
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Partly cloudy
Fri, Sep 117:30 AMDay
11h 59m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:44 AMDawn 6:14 AM
Daylight remaining11h 13mNoon 12:43 PMTotal 11h 59m
Sunset6:42 PMDusk 7:13 PM
NowPartly cloudy+25°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
🟠 Very High UVAQI 23 · Good

Very high UV today. Limit sun exposure around midday. Apply SPF 30+ every 2 hours and seek shade.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
12 km/h
NE · Gentle Breeze · Max 23 km/h
Humidity
78 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
9
Very High
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
1013 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
21°C
Very humid

Today vs Normal

32°C0° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 32°C.

11 of the last 20 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

2026-08-19: 31°C31°2026-08-20: 31°C31°2026-08-21: 31°C31°2026-08-22: 31°C31°2026-08-23: 31°C31°2026-08-24: 31°C31°2026-08-25: 31°C31°2026-08-26: 32°C32°2026-08-27: 32°C32°2026-08-28: 33°C33°2026-08-29: 33°C33°2026-08-30: 33°C33°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Limit Outdoor Time

UV index is 9 today — very high. Limit sun exposure around midday, apply SPF 30+ every two hours, and seek shade when possible.

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Darwin?

The hottest month in Darwin is typically November, with daytime highs averaging around 31.9°C (89°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 26.5°C (80°F).

What is the coldest month in Darwin?

The coldest month in Darwin is typically July, with overnight lows averaging around 21.2°C (70°F) and daytime highs near 29.5°C (85°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

When does the rainy season start in Darwin?

Darwin has a clearly defined rainy season running roughly from December to February, based on 10 years of historical rainfall data. January is typically the wettest month, averaging about 459 mm of rain. Outside this window, rainfall is much lighter for the rest of the year.

What's the best time of year to visit Darwin?

The best time to visit Darwin is typically May to September, when daytime highs average a comfortable 30.4°C (87°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 14 mm, well below the 459 mm seen in January, the wettest month. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Darwin's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Darwin's air quality index (AQI) is 23, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.