Darwin weather in July
Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in July
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – September
What is the weather like in Darwin in July?
In July, Darwin is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Darwin.
July compared
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More details for July
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 min07:09 – 18:36
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %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 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in July
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Darwin in July: quick answers
Is Darwin hot in July?
Yes. In July, Darwin is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 20 °C. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Darwin in July?
Yes. In July the sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Darwin in July?
It hardly ever rains.
Darwin month by month
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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