Townsville weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

What can you expect from the weather in Townsville during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Townsville generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 33°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 25°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Townsville in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 222 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 245 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Townsville. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Townsville, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 222 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 245 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 January?

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°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 January.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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