When is the best time to go to Bowen
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bowen, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Bowen
Bowen weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bowen are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 263mm | 8.9hrs | 14hrs | 28°C |
Hot and very wet weather often prevails in Bowen during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bowen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Bowen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Bowen with around 263mm 10.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 251mm | 7.9hrs | 13.5hrs | 28°C |
February in Bowen is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bowen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Bowen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bowen with around 251mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 190mm | 7.6hrs | 13hrs | 28°C |
The weather in March in Bowen is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bowen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Bowen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bowen with around 190mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 67mm | 7.7hrs | 12.4hrs | 27°C |
Bowen's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bowen.
April is in the fall / autumn in Bowen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bowen with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 57mm | 7.4hrs | 12hrs | 25°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Bowen and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bowen, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Bowen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bowen with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 34mm | 8hrs | 14hrs | 23°C |
The weather in June in Bowen is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bowen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Bowen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bowen with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 29mm | 8.3hrs | 13.5hrs | 22°C |
July in Bowen is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bowen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Bowen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bowen with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 22mm | 9.5hrs | 13hrs | 22°C |
The weather in August in Bowen is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bowen, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Bowen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bowen with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 11mm | 10hrs | 12.4hrs | 23°C |
Bowen's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bowen, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Bowen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bowen with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 24mm | 10.1hrs | 12hrs | 25°C |
October is a dry month in Bowen and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bowen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Bowen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bowen with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 51mm | 9.7hrs | 14hrs | 26°C |
November in Bowen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bowen.
November is in the spring in Bowen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bowen with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 117mm | 9.6hrs | 13.5hrs | 28°C |
December in Bowen is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bowen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Bowen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bowen with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Bowen weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 31.5°C 88.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 11mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 10hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 23.7°C 74.7°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 263mm 10.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
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