Darwin weather in January
January in Darwin: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Darwin · #507 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 45/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Darwin climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 389 mm / 15.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 27 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Darwin in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Darwin?
- January in Darwin: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Darwin on SeasonMap's comfort score (45/100).
- What is the weather like in Darwin in January?
- In January, Darwin averages a daily high of 30.7°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 389 mm of rain over roughly 27.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Darwin in January?
- Darwin has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.