Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Darwin with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 28°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Darwin in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Darwin with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Darwin will be around 32°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Darwin is 32°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 720 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance this month is 67% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Darwin. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Darwin in January |
London | ||
---|---|---|---|
Average Temperature |
32°C | 8°C | |
High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
Low Temp |
31°C | 6°C | |
Total Precipitation |
720 mm | 58 mm | |
Rainy Days |
21 days | 9 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Darwin?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Darwin. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Darwin in January
With 36°C, Darwin hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 30°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Darwin
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Darwin, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Darwin
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Darwin, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 21 days of rain in Darwin.
Daily UV Index in January in Darwin
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Darwin, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Darwin Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Darwin, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Darwin Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Darwin, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Darwin
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Average Weather in Darwin by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Darwin. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.