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Charters Towers Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Charters Towers experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be very hot, while the cooler months tend to be warm. 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 weather in Charters Towers changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in December to a comfortable 26°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 11°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Charters Towers receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 617 mm annually. The climate in Charters Towers shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, with an average of 170 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8.5 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Charters Towers Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Charters Towers

Mon   Jan 13
38°C | 21°C
W 3 m/s
5.3 mm
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
37°C | 24°C
NW 2 m/s
0.2 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Wed   Jan 15
36°C | 23°C
NW 3 m/s
3.1 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Charters Towers in Australia

During the months of June and July 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:
  • Does Charters Towers have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Charters Towers?
    December has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Charters Towers?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Charters Towers?
    February tops the wettest month list with 170 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Charters Towers?
    September is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.