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 29.17°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.

84.5

°F

February 9, 22:19

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

84.7°F

Tomorrow:

84.1°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

19:18

Day Length:

12 h. 34 min.

Darwin in February

Minimum:

84.3°F

Average:

87.3°F

Maximum:

89.1°F

Sea water temperature in Darwin today

As of now, in Darwin, the water temperature is 84.5°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 2.3°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 fall a bit.

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 87.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 85.5°F on 2024.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 84.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 83.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 84.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Darwin

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 26	84.6°F	87.1°F	85.9°F
Jan 27	85.2°F	87.2°F	86.1°F
Jan 28	85.0°F	87.2°F	86.2°F
Jan 29	85.0°F	87.3°F	86.2°F
Jan 30	85.2°F	87.3°F	86.2°F
Jan 31	85.0°F	87.4°F	86.3°F
Feb 1	85.4°F	87.4°F	86.2°F
Feb 2	85.2°F	87.6°F	86.3°F
Feb 3	84.8°F	87.5°F	86.2°F
Feb 4	84.7°F	87.6°F	86.3°F
Feb 5	85.1°F	87.5°F	86.4°F
Feb 6	85.0°F	87.4°F	86.3°F
Feb 7	85.1°F	87.3°F	86.3°F
Feb 8	84.7°F	87.2°F	86.5°F
Feb 9	84.5°F	87.3°F	86.8°F
Feb 10	84.1°F	87.1°F	86.5°F
Feb 11	84.1°F	86.9°F	86.4°F
Feb 12	84.1°F	87.0°F	86.5°F
Feb 13	83.9°F	86.8°F	86.2°F
Feb 14	84.1°F	86.7°F	86.4°F
Feb 15	83.9°F	86.5°F	86.2°F
Feb 16	83.8°F	86.3°F	86.2°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.