Darwin weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
What is the weather like in Darwin in January?
In January, Darwin is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 441 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Darwin.
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 68 | 69 | 69 |
| Day | 32° | 30° | 30° |
| Night | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 31° | 30° | 30° |
| Sun | 7 h | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 25 | 28 | 26 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 12 h 47 min06:32 – 19:19
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 88 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 20 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9:30Australia/Darwin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in January
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Darwin in January: quick answers
Is Darwin hot in January?
Yes. In January, Darwin is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 26 °C. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Darwin in January?
Yes. In January the sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Darwin in January?
It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 441 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences