Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
June, July
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Darwin?
The best time to visit Darwin for backpacking is June, July, May, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
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Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Darwin due to better weather and lower costs.
→ See where to stay in DarwinBackpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Darwin
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 29° | 330 |
February | 43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 298 |
March | 44Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 29° | 230 |
April | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 99 |
May | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 47 |
June | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 8 |
July | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 1 |
August | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 1 |
September | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 8 |
October | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 36 |
November | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 30° | 112 |
December | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 29° | 209 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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