Bowen Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (88°F) in January to a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in January to around 17°C (63°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Bowen experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 855 mm (34 in) yearly. The climate in Bowen shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, the wettest month, with an average of 214 mm (8.4 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 10 mm (0.4 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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