Best time to visit Darwin

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The dry season (May–October) is the time to go.

Darwin month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Mixed	31°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Mixed	31°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Poor	32°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Poor	33°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
May	Good	32°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Kakadu season
June	Good	31°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Kakadu season
July	Good	31°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Kakadu season
August	Good	32°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Darwin Festival, Kakadu season
September	Good	33°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Kakadu season
October	Good	33°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Kakadu season
November	Poor	33°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Poor	32°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to Darwin are usually cheapest in October–March. The catch: highs reach 33°C in October–November.
Crowds and prices peak in June–August, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in December–March.

Darwin was largely rebuilt after Cyclone Tracy struck on Christmas Day 1974.

When is the best time to visit Darwin?

The best time to visit Darwin is May–October. The dry season (May–October) is the time to go.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Darwin?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–March, when demand is lowest.

When is Darwin busiest?

Darwin is busiest in June–August.

What is the weather like in Darwin?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C, and January the coolest at 31°C. The wettest period is November–April.