Monthly climate guide
Darwin weather in August
Expect hot weather in Darwin in August: afternoons reach about 31°C (88°F), while nights drop to around 23°C (73°F). Around 1 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 2°C cooler than September.
What stands out in August
- Nights stay warm, rarely below 23°C — air-conditioning helps.
- Rain is well below Darwin's usual level (around 99% less).
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Darwin.
Avg high
31°C
88°F
Avg low
23°C
73°F
Rainfall
1 mm
very dry
Humidity
54%
relative
Sky
38%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Darwin weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 86°F | 28°C / 82°F | 390 mm | 81% | 90% |
| February | 30°C / 86°F | 28°C / 82°F | 293 mm | 81% | 85% |
| March | 30°C / 87°F | 27°C / 81°F | 256 mm | 80% | 82% |
| April | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 79°F | 90 mm | 74% | 62% |
| May | 31°C / 87°F | 24°C / 75°F | 24 mm | 68% | 52% |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 71°F | 2 mm | 59% | 45% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 1 mm | 55% | 40% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 1 mm | 54% | 38% |
| September | 33°C / 91°F | 26°C / 78°F | 13 mm | 60% | 44% |
| October | 33°C / 92°F | 28°C / 82°F | 58 mm | 64% | 51% |
| November | 32°C / 90°F | 29°C / 83°F | 134 mm | 69% | 68% |
| December | 31°C / 89°F | 29°C / 83°F | 235 mm | 75% | 87% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses
Is August a good time to visit Darwin?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Darwin →Other Australia cities in August
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Darwin in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Darwin?
It can be, if you like heat: August highs in Darwin are around 31°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.
How warm is Darwin in August?
Average highs are about 31°C (88°F) and average lows about 23°C (73°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Darwin in August?
Darwin typically gets around 1 mm of rain in August — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Darwin (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.