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Townsville weather in October (Queensland, Australia)

How's the weather trend in Townsville as October approaches? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During October, Townsville experiences perfect weather, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 31°C, cooling off to about 21°C at night. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Townsville in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. You can typically expect 4 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 301 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Townsville.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Townsville, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 26 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 301 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in October

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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 24°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.

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

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