Northern Territory weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Northern Territory, Australia. Like most weather services, we show Northern Territory at one spot: Darwin, its largest city. At 8:00 AM local time it was clear and 28°C (83°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM (6.5 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 13%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM (6.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Dec–Mar
About Darwin weather
Is it raining in Darwin right now?
No. It’s clear and 28° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM (6.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Darwin this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–34° and lows of 25–28°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Darwin lately?
In the past 7 days, Darwin had 7 rainy days and 43.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Darwin?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Northern Territory weather by month
When is the best time to visit Northern Territory?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Northern Territory is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 30°C (85°F) in June to 33°C (91°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Northern Territory?
January is the wettest month, with about 379 mm (14.9 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Northern Territory?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 21°C (71°F).
Does Northern Territory have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Darwin), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Northern Territory
Weather can differ a lot within Northern Territory: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | May–Sep | Dec–Mar | 30–33°C | 1,655 mm |
| Palmerston | Apr–Aug | Dec–Mar | 30–37°C | 1,625 mm |
| Alice Springs | Apr–Sep | None | 20–37°C | 276 mm |