Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
93°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Darwin
Australia · Oceania
Hot days and plenty of sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
93°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 13 wet days this month.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.9 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
69%October Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 95° and nights feel near 84°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
56%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
5 mphOctober Calm
Sea temperature
84°FOctober sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 91°F, easing to about 84°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning85°F
Feels 92°F
Rain8%
Cloud40%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday92°F
Feels 96°F
Rain15%
Cloud48%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon91°F
Feels 94°F
Rain26%
Cloud57%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening84°F
Feels 89°F
Rain12%
Cloud46%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | 78 | 17.3 | 28 | 9.1 | 84 | 86 |
| Feb | 87 | 78 | 14.8 | 26 | 9.0 | 85 | 86 |
| Mar | 89 | 77 | 12.3 | 25 | 9.8 | 83 | 86 |
| Apr | 91 | 75 | 3.8 | 11 | 10.6 | 73 | 85 |
| May | 91 | 71 | 0.5 | 2 | 10.9 | 59 | 84 |
| Jun | 89 | 67 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.8 | 53 | 82 |
| Jul | 89 | 65 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 54 | 80 |
| Aug | 91 | 66 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.1 | 57 | 80 |
| Sep | 93 | 71 | 0.7 | 4 | 11.7 | 64 | 82 |
| Oct | 93 | 76 | 3.4 | 13 | 11.9 | 70 | 84 |
| Nov | 91 | 77 | 8.0 | 22 | 11.5 | 77 | 86 |
| Dec | 89 | 78 | 13.7 | 26 | 10.0 | 82 | 87 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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