What is the current water temperature in Darwin?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Darwin?

As of now, in Darwin, the water temperature is 30.22°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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Water temperature in Darwin

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Darwin. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

86.4

°F

January 9, 14:11

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

86.4°F

Tomorrow:

86.5°F

Sunrise:

06:29

Sunset:

19:18

Day Length:

12 h. 49 min.

Darwin in January

Minimum:

84.8°F

Average:

87.4°F

Maximum:

89.7°F

Sea water temperature in Darwin today

As of now, in Darwin, the water temperature is 86.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 0.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 88.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 85.8°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 86.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Darwin

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	86.6°F	87.8°F	87.4°F
Jan 2	86.4°F	87.5°F	87.3°F
Jan 3	86.3°F	88.3°F	87.4°F
Jan 4	86.3°F	88.5°F	87.2°F
Jan 5	86.5°F	88.3°F	86.9°F
Jan 6	86.5°F	88.1°F	87.0°F
Jan 7	86.4°F	87.8°F	86.9°F
Jan 8	86.4°F	88.0°F	87.1°F
Jan 9	86.4°F	87.9°F	87.1°F
Jan 10	86.5°F	87.7°F	87.2°F
Jan 11	86.6°F	88.1°F	87.3°F
Jan 12	86.3°F	87.8°F	87.0°F
Jan 13	86.3°F	87.8°F	87.0°F
Jan 14	86.4°F	87.8°F	87.1°F
Jan 15	86.4°F	87.7°F	87.1°F
Jan 16	86.4°F	87.6°F	87.1°F
Dec 26	87.3°F	88.5°F	88.3°F
Dec 27	87.3°F	88.4°F	88.1°F
Dec 28	86.9°F	88.5°F	88.1°F
Dec 29	86.8°F	88.3°F	88.1°F
Dec 30	86.7°F	88.1°F	88.0°F
Dec 31	86.6°F	87.9°F	87.8°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Darwin by month

In Darwin, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Darwin was recorded on December 22, 2021, reaching a 90.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 17, 2022, dipping to 72.0°F. The average readings by season are 87.2°F in Winter, 85.7°F in Spring, 79.4°F in Summer, and 85.9°F in Autumn.