Townsville Temperature by Month
Townsville in Queensland, Australia enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 30°C (86°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Townsville Monthly Temperatures
Year-round, Townsville experiences a consistently comfortable climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in December to a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in the coolest month, July. Nighttime temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) in December to 15°C (59°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Townsville by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. December, the city's warmest month, averages 276 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in July
Historical Townsville Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Townsville spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Townsville vs Australia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Australia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Townsville vs World: Temperature Compared
Townsville's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Townsville?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Townsville, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and humidity around 64% — considered high. In December, the warmest month, temperatures average 33°C (91°F) with 73% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Townsville's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Townsville climate page.
