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Cheap flights to Darwin
Sunset markets at Mindil Beach in the dry season, and Kakadu and Litchfield within reach.
- Best weather
- May to Aug
- Wet season
- Dec to Mar
- Warmest
- Oct, 34°C
- Airport
- DRW
Best time to visit Darwin
The best time to visit Darwin for the weather is from May to August, when daytime highs average 31 to 32°C (88 to 90°F) and it's mostly dry.
Darwin has a wet season from December to March, when most of the year's rain falls: about 20 rainy days in January, against about 0 rainy days in August. It's usually the quieter time to travel, which can mean cheaper fares, but expect heavy downpours.
The warmest month is October, with highs around 34°C (93°F); the coolest is June, at around 31°C (88°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night.
Darwin weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 77°F | 20 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| February | 32°C 89°F | 25°C 77°F | 18 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| March | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 77°F | 17 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| April | 33°C 91°F | 24°C 76°F | 8 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| May Best | 32°C 90°F | 22°C 72°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| June Best | 31°C 88°F | 20°C 68°F | 0 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| July Best | 31°C 88°F | 19°C 67°F | 0 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| August Best | 32°C 89°F | 20°C 68°F | 0 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| September | 33°C 92°F | 23°C 73°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| October | 34°C 93°F | 25°C 77°F | 6 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| November | 34°C 93°F | 25°C 78°F | 10 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| December | 33°C 91°F | 26°C 78°F | 15 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
Long-term averages from Darwin, Northern Territory. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Darwin
Farepop finds fares to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Adelaide 2,600 km · about 4 hours non-stop Perth 2,700 km · about 4 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Queenstown 5,100 km · about 7 hours non-stop Auckland 5,100 km · about 7 hours non-stop |
| United States | Seattle 7,600 mi · about 16 hours non-stop San Francisco 7,700 mi · about 16 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 12,200 km · about 16 hours non-stop Calgary 12,800 km · about 16.5 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Newcastle 8,500 mi · about 17.5 hours non-stop Edinburgh 8,600 mi · about 17.5 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Helsinki 12,100 km · about 15.5 hours non-stop Athens 12,300 km · about 16 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Darwin
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
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Checked twice, then again
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Darwin: questions
When is the best time to visit Darwin?
For the weather, from May to August, when daytime highs average around 32°C. These are long-term averages from Darwin, Northern Territory.
When is the rainy season in Darwin?
Darwin's wet season runs from December to March. January is usually the wettest month, with about 20 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Darwin?
Farepop finds fares to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW).
How can I find cheap flights to Darwin?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Darwin costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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