Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
October verdict
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia in October
Weather score76Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
74mm
Sun
9.4h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
76
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October33°C average high
October is one of Darwin's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMarch to May and September to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October74mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Darwin's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October9.4 hours average sun
October is brighter than Darwin's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October30°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October76 weather score
October sits close to Darwin's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
