Townsville Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Townsville temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 15°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Townsville 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
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 22°C in June to 27°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Townsville.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 76%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in May to 4 m/s in February, March, April, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
almost clear and small chance of slight rain almost clear and no rain partly cloudy and small chance of slight rainForecast for Townsville
6 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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.
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.
