Climate Insights for Darlington

The climate in Darlington is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1009mm of precipitation falls per year. Darlington receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Darlington is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Darlington sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 25°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 23°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Darlington is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1009mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 153mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 49mm. That's 103mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Darlington is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Darlington, which began on June 21, 2026. Darlington is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Darlington is during January, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 67mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Darlington based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.