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Darwin River Weather in February

Darwin River in February

The short of it: Darwin River in February averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 24 °C (76 °F), with 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 24° · rain 313 mm · daylight 12 h 32 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & July

February in Darwin River brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 24°, with about 313 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 313 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 32 min in mid-February, 16 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

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

February in Darwin River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 87 mm less rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 32 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Berry SpringsNorthern Territory14 km NNE32°24°327 mm
Acacia HillsNorthern Territory17 km E32°24°299 mm
BatchelorNorthern Territory27 km SSE32°24°336 mm
Bees CreekNorthern Territory28 km NNE32°25°345 mm
WickhamNorthern Territory30 km N32°25°326 mm
Humpty DooNorthern Territory31 km NNE32°24°346 mm
McMinns LagoonNorthern Territory32 km NNE32°25°345 mm
BellamackNorthern Territory34 km N32°25°324 mm

The Almanac · Darwin River Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 313 mm, the 2nd 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 February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Darwin River in February?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 24 °C (76 °F), with about 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 313 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Darwin River?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Darwin River in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 32 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 22 min in June to 12 h 53 min in December.

Does it snow in Darwin River in February?

Hardly — February nights average 24 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Darwin River in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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