On the cooler side.
June in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Darwin.
One of the drier months.
Shorter days.
Among the windier months.
UV is gentler than usual.
One of the less humid months.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for June.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
11.4 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 7
- Typical sun hours
- 07:05 - 18:29
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 2 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 39%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
53%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through June in Darwin. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Day 15 selected for June. Temperature 30.8°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in June
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in June.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 60% of days (17.9 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
17.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~60% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~33°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot days are possible on ~18 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 39% of days (11.7 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
11.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~39% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~36°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~12 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~37°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 13% of days (3.8 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~23°C (P95)
Why this matters
Muggy conditions are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 1.9 days/month in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.9 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~32°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 1.7 days/month in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.7 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~36°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~17mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.1 days/month in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.1 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~12mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~37°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heat stress is possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~16mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 40% of days (11.9 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
11.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~40% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~51km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~12 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 36% of days (10.7 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
10.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~36% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~25°C (P95)
Why this matters
Warm nights are possible on ~11 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 30% of days (8.9 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
8.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~30% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~23°C (P95)
Why this matters
Humid conditions are possible on ~9 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 26% of days (7.7 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~26% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~95% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~8 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 9% of days (2.7 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~9% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~98% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 8% of days (2.5 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~7.7mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~14h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Hot nights Measures: Hot nights (min >=25C). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~26°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot nights are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~14h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~85% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~0 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is June a good time to visit Darwin?
Typical June days in Darwin reach highs of 31°C (88°F) with nights around 20°C (68°F). It usually feels hot by day and mild after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in June?
Daytime temperatures in June typically peak near 31°C (88°F), while nights drop to around 20°C (68°F). Expect hot afternoons and mild evenings.
How much does it rain in June?
Rainfall in June averages 4 mm (0.16 in) across roughly 2 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in June?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in June. Sunrise is typically around 07:05 and sunset near 18:29. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in June?
UV levels are often high (around 7). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in June?
In June, average wind speeds are around 11 km/h (7 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 46 km/h (29 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.