Darwin is the center-point of Australia’s tropical north and is home to many of the worlds most magnificent and fascinating flora and fauna. In fact, many people visit the Top-End especially to see and interact with these remarkable species.
Only a short drive from Darwin are some of Australia’s most picturesque national parks, rainforests, reserves and springs. Kakadu National park, only a 2.5 hour drive, is Australia’s largest national park and has one of the highest concentrations of Aboriginal rock art sites in the world. For those who love the outdoors, there is no shortage of natural wonders for travelers in the Top-End to enjoy.
Darwin Climate
This climate in the Australian far north is tropical, and Darwin has the highest average sunshine hours of any Australian capital city.
Darwin has a distinct wet season and dry season. The wet season starts around October and finishes around April and the dry season runs from May through to September.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Maximum Temperature °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Average Minimum Temperature °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Average Rainfall mm | 426.2 | 361 | 318 | 102 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 70 | 140 | 252 |