Best time to visit the Northern Territory

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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in the Northern Territory. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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When is the best time to visit Northern Territory?

The best time to visit Northern Territory (Darwin) is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Northern Territory (Darwin)32
    Jan
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Northern Territory (Darwin)31
    Feb
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Northern Territory (Darwin)32
    Mar
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Northern Territory (Darwin)33
    Apr
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Northern Territory (Darwin)32
    May
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Northern Territory (Darwin)31
    Jun
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Northern Territory (Darwin)31
    Jul
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Northern Territory (Darwin)31
    Aug
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Northern Territory (Darwin)33
    Sep
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Northern Territory (Darwin)33
    Oct
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Northern Territory (Darwin)33
    Nov
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Northern Territory (Darwin)33
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in the Northern Territory?

The hottest time of year in Darwin, Northern Territory is normally November. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in the Northern Territory?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Darwin, Northern Territory with 428mm on average. There are normally 13 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the Northern Territory?

The sunniest time of year in Darwin, Northern Territory is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 87% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in the Northern Territory?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Darwin, Northern Territory in December when the water temperature reaches 31°C.

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The weather guide for Northern Territory (Darwin) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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