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Why visit Darwin?

Darwin is the capital of Australia's Northern Territory, a tropical city on the Timor Sea that is closer to Indonesia than to Sydney. It is relaxed and multicultural, with sunset markets and waterfront parks, and it is the gateway to Kakadu and Litchfield national parks.

The Mindil Beach Sunset Market runs on Thursday and Sunday evenings in the dry season, with food stalls from across Asia and sunset over the sea. Visit the Darwin Waterfront precinct with its wave pool and lagoon, and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, which tells the story of Cyclone Tracy in 1974. Crocosaurus Cove lets you see saltwater crocodiles up close, and jumping-crocodile cruises run on the Adelaide River. Litchfield National Park, about 90 minutes away, has waterfalls such as Wangi and Florence and giant termite mounds. Kakadu, a World Heritage Site, has Aboriginal rock art and wetlands. Try barramundi, crocodile and laksa at the markets.

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When to go to Darwin

The best months for Darwin are May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 30°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

Jan
30°
low 26°
25 wet days
Feb
29°
low 26°
25 wet days
Mar
30°
low 26°
24 wet days
Apr
31°
low 26°
15 wet days
May
31°
low 24°
2 wet days
Jun
30°
low 23°
5 wet days
Jul
29°
low 21°
0 wet days
Aug
31°
low 23°
1 wet day
Sep
31°
low 24°
7 wet days
Oct
32°
low 26°
13 wet days
Nov
32°
low 27°
18 wet days
Dec
31°
low 27°
22 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Darwin, Northern Territory. Source: Open-Meteo.

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When is the best time to visit Darwin?

The best months for Darwin are May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 30°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

What is the weather like in Darwin?

October is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 32°C. February is the coolest, around 29°C by day and 26°C at night. January is the wettest, with about 25 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Darwin known for?

Darwin is best known for nature, wildlife, food and adventure. The things people come for: Mindil Beach Sunset Market, Litchfield waterfalls, Kakadu, crocodile cruises.

Who is Darwin best suited to?

Darwin works particularly well for couples, groups of friends, families and backpackers. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Darwin?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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