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Darkan
Arthur River, Western Australia
Arthur River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia

Darkan

Darkan is a locality in Western Australia, Australia, 280 m above sea level. It has a population of about 371 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now9°C
Best timeApr · Nov–Dec
Population371
Local time18:54
33.34° S, 116.74° EElevation 280 mUTC+8 · Australian Western Standard Time
Postal code6392
The year in Darkanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec84October
October: high / low19° / 8°
Rain this month31mm
Best timeApr · Nov–Dec

Best: Apr · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Darkan at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in January

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJuly

91 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

12 mm of rain

Weather in Darkan

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
9°C

Clear · wind 16 km/h · humidity 63%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct14°6°
Sun25 Oct16°4°
Mon26 Oct17°6°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct21°8°
Wed28 Oct21°8°
Thu29 Oct25°8°
Fri30 Oct26°10°
Sat31 Oct21°10°2 mm
Sun1 Nov22°13°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov18°10°

When to go to Darkan

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score817983877552455168849190
High29°29°27°23°18°15°14°15°16°19°24°27°
Low15°15°14°11°9°7°6°6°7°8°11°13°
Rain (mm)201523286689917853312812
Wet days02461014171310741

What's on in Darkan

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Darkan

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Darkan Golf ClubGolf courses
1.7 km
Darkan Caravan ParkCamp sites
1.7 km

Nature around Darkan

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Darkan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Darkan

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.3Frankland 29 km ←2018 · 109 km
5.2Gnowangerup 30 km ↗2023 · 147 km
5.2Frankland 21 km ←2018 · 113 km

Towns and villages around Darkan

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Darkan from above

Postal code

6392

Getting to Darkan

Perth International AirportPER
171 km
Albany AirportALH
204 km

Places near Darkan

Places with a climate like Darkan

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Darkan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Darkan.
What is the hottest month in Darkan?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Darkan?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Darkan?
July is the wettest month with about 91 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Darkan?
The postal code of Darkan is 6392.