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Darwin in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Darwin in October is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 33 °C, and the sea is about 30 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
54/100 · #7
Warmth
#1
Dryness
#6
Sun
#1
Sea warmth
#7
Published best categories: none
Darwin · OctoberPhoto: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 33 °C
- Average low
- 28 °C
- Sea
- 30 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 64 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 33 | 26 | 4 | 17 | 8.0 | 60 | 3.1 | 28 | 74 |
| October (selected) | 33 | 28 | 14 | 67 | 8.3 | 64 | 3.0 | 30 | 54 |
| November | 32 | 28 | 24 | 144 | 8.0 | 69 | 2.8 | 31 | 44 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (54/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +20 | -0.5 °C | -1.7 °C | -9.9 | -49.6 mm | -0.3 h | -3.1 % | +0.1 m/s | -1.7 °C |
| November | -10 | -0.8 °C | +0.7 °C | +10.3 | +76.9 mm | -0.3 h | +5.4 % | -0.3 m/s | +1.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Darwin in October?
The average daily high is around 33 °C, with an average daily low of about 28 °C.
Can you swim in Darwin in October?
The sea is about 30 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Darwin in October?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 67 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Darwin?
By the climate score, May, June, July and August are the strongest months for Darwin. For a beach trip: May, June, July and August. October is not among them.