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title: "Darwin, Australia"
description: "Australia · airport DRW"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/darwin"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇦🇺 Darwin, Australia

Australia · airport DRW

## On the ground

- Safety: Normal security precautions
- Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD). 100 USD = 143.35 AUD
- Phone code: +61
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/WDVkae](https://airalo.pxf.io/WDVkae)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Uber
- Wikivoyage: [https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/wolfe-creek-crater](https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/wolfe-creek-crater)

## Brief

- Darwin is a gateway to Kakadu and Litchfield national parks. In October, the city is entering the hotter, more humid build-up toward the wet season, so outdoor plans may be affected by thunderstorms, heat and sudden weather changes.
- Try local Top End specialties such as Darwin-style laksa, barramundi, mud crab and bush-tucker ingredients at markets and restaurants.
- Use designated swimming areas and follow warning signs around beaches, rivers and billabongs. Crocodiles, marine stingers and strong currents can make natural waterways unsafe.

## Safety and health

- Mosquito-borne dengue and Ross River virus occur in northern Australia. Use repellent, wear covered clothing and stay in screened or air-conditioned accommodation, particularly around dawn, dusk and after rain. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/australia))
- Melioidosis is a distinctive risk in northern Australia, especially after heavy rain. Avoid floodwater, muddy soil and standing water, and cover cuts or other open wounds. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/australia))
- Strong ultraviolet exposure can cause sunburn rapidly. Use SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat and protective clothing, and seek shade around midday. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Australia))
- Yellow-fever vaccination is not generally recommended for Australia, but an entry certificate is required for travellers aged one year or older arriving from a country with yellow-fever transmission, including qualifying long airport transits. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/australia))

## Recent News

- Darwin’s new $58.6 million Larrakia Cultural Centre opened at the Darwin Waterfront in September. It includes exhibitions, gardens, cultural workshops and bush-tucker activities; it is open daily from 9am to 5pm, with general admission reported at $30. ([timeout.com](https://www.timeout.com/australia/news/australias-newest-58-6-million-cultural-landmark-has-finally-opened-in-darwin-091426))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Darwin is May to October, when conditions are mostly dry, sunny and suitable for outdoor sightseeing and nearby national-park trips. November to April is hotter and more humid, with increasing or heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding; cyclone risk is noted in November and December.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 29 | 298 | 8 |
| February | OK | 29 | 217 | 8 |
| March | OK | 29 | 215 | 9 |
| April | OK | 28 | 83 | 9 |
| May | Great | 27 | 22 | 10 |
| June | Great | 26 | 0 | 10 |
| July | Great | 26 | 5 | 10 |
| August | Great | 26 | 4 | 10 |
| September | Great | 28 | 17 | 10 |
| October | Great | 29 | 48 | 10 |
| November | OK | 30 | 93 | 10 |
| December | OK | 30 | 204 | 9 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is hot and humid, around 25-32°C, with monsoonal downpours, thunderstorms and flooding. Tropical storms can cancel flights and wreck outdoor plans.
- **February (OK):** February is hot and humid, around 25-31°C, with very heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding. Tropical storms can cancel flights and disrupt planned activities.
- **March (OK):** March is hot and humid, around 25-32°C, with intense rain, thunderstorms and flooding. Tropical storms can cancel flights and make some park areas inaccessible.
- **April (OK):** April is hot, around 24-33°C, with humid conditions and substantial rain. Tropical storms can cancel flights and disrupt outdoor plans.
- **May (Great):** May is warm and mostly dry, around 21-32°C, with little rain. Dry-season access makes outdoor sightseeing and journeys to nearby parks practical.
- **June (Great):** June is warm and dry, around 20-31°C, with clear skies, low humidity and very little rain. These conditions suit walks, swimming and national-park outings.
- **July (Great):** July is warm and dry, around 19-31°C, with abundant sunshine and minimal rain. Outdoor activities are comfortable, although evenings can feel cool.
- **August (Great):** August is sunny and dry, around 21-31°C, with low humidity and almost no rain. Conditions suit exploring Darwin and nearby national parks.
- **September (Great):** September is hot and dry, around 23-33°C, with plentiful sunshine. Humidity rises and isolated thunderstorms can return, while outdoor sightseeing remains practical.
- **October (Great):** October is hot, around 25-33°C, with dry mornings and rising humidity. Thunderstorms can develop as the wet season approaches, though outdoor plans remain feasible.
- **November (OK):** November is hot and humid, around 25-33°C, with returning thunderstorms and rain. There is cyclone risk this month, and a storm can cancel flights and disrupt outdoor activities.
- **December (OK):** December is hot and humid, around 26-33°C, with frequent monsoonal rain and thunderstorms. There is cyclone risk this month, and a storm can cancel flights and cause flooding.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 33 | 27 | 72% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 33 | 27 | 73% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 33 | 27 | 74% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 33 | 27 | 37% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 33 | 26 | 39% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 33 | 27 | 52% |
| 02 Nov 02 Nov | 33 | 27 | 38% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise](https://www.viator.com/tours/Darwin/Litchfield-Park-and-private-jumping-crocodile-cruise/d360-138034P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 167.99 USD · 11–11 HOUR
- [Adelaide River Cruises - Jumping Crocodile Experience](https://www.viator.com/tours/Darwin/Jumping-Croc-Cruise/d360-186790P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 42.89 USD
- [Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine](https://www.viator.com/tours/Darwin/Sunset-3-Hour-Cruise-from-Darwin-Includes-Dinner-and-Champagne/d360-50192P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 135.11 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise](https://www.viator.com/tours/Darwin/Charles-Darwin-Sunset-Dinner-Cruise/d360-44650P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 110.8 USD · 2–2 HOUR
- [Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise](https://www.viator.com/tours/Darwin/Darwin-Sunset-Dinner-Cruise-Aboard-a-Traditional-Ketch/d360-6170CASDC?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 135.11 USD · 2.5–2.5 HOUR
- [Kakadu Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming](https://www.viator.com/tours/Darwin/Kakadu-Day-Tour-from-Darwin-Including-Ubirr-Art-Site-Guluyambi-Cultural-Cruise-and-Arnhem-Land/d360-13941P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 243.05 USD · 14–14 HOUR
- [The Croc Bus to the Famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise](https://www.viator.com/tours/Darwin/The-Croc-Bus/d360-354974P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 92.93 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [1 Day Corroboree Billabong Wetland Experience including 2.5 hour cruise + lunch](https://www.viator.com/tours/Darwin/Corroboree-Billabong-Wetland-Cruise-from-Darwin-Including-Lunch/d360-6378WETLAND?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 167.99 USD · 8–8 HOUR
- [Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Darwin/Darwin-Hop-on-Hop-off-Bus-Tour/d360-5010DARWIN?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 35.03 USD · 1.5–1.5 HOUR
- [1 Hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River](https://www.viator.com/tours/Darwin/1-Hour-Spectacular-Jumping-Crocodile-Cruise/d360-147380P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 39.32 USD · 1–1 HOUR

More on the HTML page: https://sorted.travel/places/darwin#activities

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