Northern Territory, Australia
Darwin cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Darwin in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 92°Fwarmest average high (September)
- 86°Fcoolest average high (February)
- 2%fewest rain days (August)
- 88%most rain days (January)
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Weather in Darwin by month
Average highs run from 86°F (30°C) in February to 92°F (33°C) in September. Rain falls on the fewest days in August and the most in January. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86 / 79°F30 / 26°C | 88% | 13 mph22 km/h | 87°F31°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| February | 86 / 79°F30 / 26°C | 86% | 13 mph21 km/h | 86°F30°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| March | 86 / 79°F30 / 26°C | 78% | 11 mph18 km/h | 87°F31°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| April | 88 / 78°F31 / 26°C | 51% | 11 mph18 km/h | 87°F30°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| May | 90 / 73°F32 / 23°C | 8% | 11 mph19 km/h | 83°F28°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| June | 88 / 70°F31 / 21°C | 7% | 11 mph18 km/h | 80°F27°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| July | 87 / 67°F31 / 20°C | 3% | 11 mph18 km/h | 79°F26°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| August | 90 / 70°F32 / 21°C | 2% | 12 mph19 km/h | 80°F27°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| September | 92 / 74°F33 / 23°C | 30% | 12 mph19 km/h | 83°F29°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| October | 89 / 80°F32 / 26°C | 43% | 12 mph20 km/h | 87°F31°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| November | 89 / 80°F32 / 26°C | 61% | 10 mph17 km/h | 89°F32°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| December | 89 / 80°F32 / 27°C | 74% | 12 mph19 km/h | 89°F32°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Darwin
12 ships from 9 cruise lines are scheduled here, 14 visits in total. The next 14:
Ships that visit Darwin
- Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises
- Azamara PursuitAzamara
- Celebrity SolsticeCelebrity Cruises
- Costa SerenaCosta Cruises
- NoordamHolland America Line
- ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen
- Crown PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Royal PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Silver MoonSilversea Cruises
- Viking OrionViking
- Viking SkyViking
- Viking VenusViking
Nearby cruise ports
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.