What is the current water temperature in Darwin?

As of now, in Darwin, the water temperature is 25.76°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

78.4

°F

August 10, 13:29

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

78.2°F

Tomorrow:

78.7°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

18:41

Day Length:

11 h. 38 min.

Darwin in August

Minimum:

85.4°F

Average:

87.0°F

Maximum:

88.4°F

Sea water temperature in Darwin today

As of now, in Darwin, the water temperature is 78.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.0°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 77.9°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.6°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
Jul 27	76.9°F	79.3°F	78.0°F
Jul 28	76.6°F	79.3°F	78.1°F
Jul 29	76.3°F	80.3°F	78.3°F
Jul 30	76.0°F	80.6°F	78.6°F
Jul 31	76.4°F	80.7°F	78.7°F
Aug 1	76.7°F	81.1°F	78.9°F
Aug 2	76.8°F	80.8°F	78.9°F
Aug 3	76.6°F	80.1°F	78.9°F
Aug 4	77.5°F	79.4°F	78.9°F
Aug 5	77.4°F	79.0°F	79.0°F
Aug 6	77.6°F	78.8°F	79.1°F
Aug 7	77.4°F	78.7°F	79.1°F
Aug 8	78.0°F	78.5°F	79.1°F
Aug 9	78.2°F	78.7°F	79.2°F
Aug 10	78.4°F	78.9°F	79.4°F
Aug 11	78.7°F	79.2°F	79.7°F
Aug 12	78.6°F	79.4°F	79.7°F
Aug 13	78.5°F	79.3°F	79.6°F
Aug 14	78.6°F	79.5°F	79.6°F
Aug 15	78.6°F	79.4°F	79.6°F
Aug 16	78.8°F	79.4°F	79.8°F
Aug 17	78.7°F	79.5°F	79.8°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 87.1°F in Winter, 85.6°F in Spring, 79.4°F in Summer, and 85.9°F in Autumn.