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Darwin River Weather in August

Darwin River in August

The short of it: Darwin River in August averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 16° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Darwin River an average August high of 33°, a low of 16° and some 3.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-August, 15 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Darwin River runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. Berry Springs, 14 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

August in Darwin River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Berry SpringsNorthern Territory14 km NNE33°16°2.0 mm
Acacia HillsNorthern Territory17 km E33°16°1.0 mm
BatchelorNorthern Territory27 km SSE33°16°1.0 mm
Bees CreekNorthern Territory28 km NNE33°17°4.0 mm
WickhamNorthern Territory30 km N31°18°4.0 mm
Humpty DooNorthern Territory31 km NNE33°16°4.0 mm
McMinns LagoonNorthern Territory32 km NNE33°17°4.0 mm
BellamackNorthern Territory34 km N32°18°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Darwin River Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Darwin River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°24°400 mm11 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
February32°24°313 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
March33°24°292 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April34°22°94 mm9 km/h11 h 50 min✦
May33°19°32 mm10 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June31°17°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
July32°16°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August33°16°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
September35°20°12 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October35°23°71 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦
November35°24°137 mm8 km/h12 h 43 min✦
December33°24°295 mm9 km/h12 h 53 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Darwin River in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Darwin River in August?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Darwin River?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Darwin River in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 22 min in June to 12 h 53 min in December.

Does it snow in Darwin River in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Darwin River in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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