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 30.96°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.

87.7

°F

December 22, 02:31

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

87.6°F

Tomorrow:

87.8°F

Sunrise:

06:20

Sunset:

19:11

Day Length:

12 h. 51 min.

Darwin in December

Minimum:

84.7°F

Average:

86.8°F

Maximum:

87.9°F

Sea water temperature in Darwin today

As of now, in Darwin, the water temperature is 87.7°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 0.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 90.0°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 87.2°F on 2015.

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 87.5°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
Dec 8	88.0°F	89.0°F	88.5°F
Dec 9	88.0°F	89.0°F	88.5°F
Dec 10	87.8°F	88.9°F	88.6°F
Dec 11	88.5°F	88.7°F	88.6°F
Dec 12	88.4°F	88.7°F	88.5°F
Dec 13	88.4°F	88.5°F	88.6°F
Dec 14	88.4°F	88.4°F	88.6°F
Dec 15	88.1°F	88.2°F	88.5°F
Dec 16	89.0°F	88.2°F	88.7°F
Dec 17	88.7°F	88.1°F	88.6°F
Dec 18	88.7°F	88.6°F	88.8°F
Dec 19	88.0°F	88.5°F	88.5°F
Dec 20	87.9°F	88.3°F	88.3°F
Dec 21	87.6°F	88.0°F	88.2°F
Dec 22	87.7°F	87.9°F	88.4°F
Dec 23	87.8°F	88.4°F	88.4°F
Dec 24	87.8°F	88.3°F	88.4°F
Dec 25	87.6°F	88.3°F	88.3°F
Dec 26	87.6°F	88.5°F	88.2°F
Dec 27	87.4°F	88.1°F	88.0°F
Dec 28	87.2°F	88.1°F	87.9°F
Dec 29	87.4°F	89.5°F	88.0°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 87.0°F in Winter, 85.7°F in Spring, 79.3°F in Summer, and 85.6°F in Autumn.