Townsville Climate by Month
Townsville has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Townsville temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in December to a comfortable 26°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 15°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Townsville receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 937 mm. The climate in Townsville shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, with an average of 244 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 14 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days.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
Townsville 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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Townsville ranges from 22°C in June to 27°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Townsville.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Townsville ranges from 2°C in May to 4°C in February.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Townsville in Australia
The best time to visit is during the drier months: May, June, July, August, September, October and November.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January and February.
Yes, the months of July, August and September are very dry.
December has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 244 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.
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