Darwin

Darwin

Darwin is the capital of Australia's Northern Territory. The city is home to the majority of the sparsely populated Northern Territory. It is the smallest, rainiest and most northerly Australian capital and the regional center of the Top End. The Darwin region, like much of the Top End, has a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons. During the period preceding Darwin's wet season, known locally as the “the build up”, temperatures and humidity rise. Darwin's wet season typically arrives in late November and early December and brings with it heavy monsoonal downpours, spectacular lightning and increased cyclone activity. During the dry season, the city enjoys clear skies and a light sea breeze from the harbor. Tourism is one of Darwin's largest industries and a major employment sector in the Northern Territory. Darwin is a hub for tours to Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and Katherine Gorge. The area is traditionally divided into wet and dry seasons, but Darwin has up to six seasons. From May to September, the weather is warm and sunny. The green season from October to April sees an increase in humidity, bringing thunderstorms and monsoonal rains that rejuvenate the landscape. Tourism is largely seasonal, with most tourists visiting during the cooler, dry season from April to September.