Darwin weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
What is the weather like in Darwin in October?
In October, Darwin is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Darwin.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 89 | 74 | 68 |
| Day | 33° | 34° | 33° |
| Night | 23° | 25° | 26° |
| Sea | 28° | 30° | 31° |
| Sun | 10 h | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 4 | 12 | 22 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 22 min06:21 – 18:43
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9:30Australia/Darwin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %59 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Darwin in October: quick answers
Is Darwin hot in October?
Yes. In October, Darwin is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Darwin in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Darwin in October?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total.
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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