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Darwin Weather in September

Darwin in September

The short of it: Darwin in September averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 12 h 3 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 32° · low 22° · rain 16 mm · daylight 12 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Darwin an average September high of 32°, a low of 22° and some 16 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 3 min in mid-September, 21 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Darwin runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Larrakeyah, 1 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Darwin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 10 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 3 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LarrakeyahNorthern Territory1 km WNW32°22°16 mm
Stuart ParkNorthern Territory1 km N33°22°15 mm
The GardensNorthern Territory1 km NNW33°22°15 mm
WoolnerNorthern Territory3 km NNE33°22°15 mm
ParapNorthern Territory3 km N33°22°15 mm
Fannie BayNorthern Territory4 km N33°22°15 mm
The NarrowsNorthern Territory4 km NNE33°22°15 mm
LudmillaNorthern Territory5 km NNE33°22°15 mm
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The Almanac · Darwin Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Darwin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°25°497 mm15 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
February32°25°338 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
March32°25°338 mm10 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April33°24°115 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
May32°21°28 mm11 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June30°19°2.0 mm12 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July30°18°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
August31°19°6.0 mm10 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
September32°22°16 mm13 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October33°24°81 mm10 km/h12 h 24 min✦
November33°25°132 mm9 km/h12 h 42 min✦
December33°25°305 mm9 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Darwin in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Darwin in September?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Darwin?

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

How long are the days in Darwin in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 3 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 24 min in June to 12 h 51 min in December.

Does it snow in Darwin in September?

Hardly — September nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Darwin in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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