January · Australia
Best time to visit Darwin in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Darwin in January
Average temperature 29°C, 334 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 29°C
- Rainfall
- 334 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Darwin scores 3.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 29°C, 334 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Darwin faces the Timor Sea with a harbour, markets and the gateway to Kakadu.
January in Darwin — the hardest end of the year
January averages 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
334 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Darwin in January?
- In January, Darwin averages 29°C, 334 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Darwin?
- January earns a 3.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Darwin in January?
- Expect about 334 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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