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Bowen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Bowen has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Bowen remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in January to a comfortable 24°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 17°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Bowen experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 855 mm yearly. The climate in Bowen shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, with an average of 214 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 10 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bowen Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

Bowen offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between October (10.0 hours daily) and February (6.7 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bowen.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 78%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Forecast for Bowen

Mon   Jan 13
32°C | 22°C
N 5 m/s
2.5 mm
almost clear and small chance of slight rain

almost clear and small chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Tue   Jan 14
33°C | 24°C
N 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Wed   Jan 15
33°C | 24°C
N 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Bowen in Australia

During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Bowen?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January and February.
  • Which is the warmest month in Bowen?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bowen?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bowen?
    February tops the wettest month list with 214 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bowen?
    September is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bowen?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 300 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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