Townsville weather in August (Queensland, Australia)

Planning a trip to Townsville in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Townsville the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Townsville in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 279 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Townsville. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Townsville climate page with graphs.

 

Townsville, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 279 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in August

Find out more about the weather in Australia in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Townsville in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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