When is the best time to go to Charters Towers

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Charters Towers, 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.

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Charters Towers weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Charters Towers 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

Charters Towers January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 143mm 8.6hrs 14hrs

The weather in January in Charters Towers is characteristically hot and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charters Towers for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Charters Towers and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Charters Towers with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Charters Towers February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 134mm 7.7hrs 13.5hrs

February in Charters Towers is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charters Towers for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Charters Towers and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Charters Towers with around 134mm 5.3 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Charters Towers March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 103mm 7.7hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Charters Towers is characteristically hot and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charters Towers for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Charters Towers and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Charters Towers with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Charters Towers weather in March »

April

Charters Towers April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 52mm 8.1hrs 12.4hrs

Charters Towers's weather in April is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Charters Towers, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Charters Towers and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Charters Towers with around 52mm 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Charters Towers May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 32mm 7.7hrs 12hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Charters Towers and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Charters Towers, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Charters Towers and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Charters Towers with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Charters Towers weather in May »

June

Charters Towers June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 17mm 8.3hrs 14hrs

The weather in June in Charters Towers is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Charters Towers, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Charters Towers and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Charters Towers with around 17mm 0.7 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Charters Towers weather in June »

July

Charters Towers July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 17mm 8.7hrs 13.5hrs

July in Charters Towers is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Charters Towers, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Charters Towers and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Charters Towers with around 17mm 0.7 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Charters Towers weather in July »

August

Charters Towers August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 14mm 9.5hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Charters Towers is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Charters Towers, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Charters Towers and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Charters Towers with around 14mm 0.5 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Charters Towers weather in August »

September

Charters Towers September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 9mm 9.9hrs 12.4hrs

Charters Towers's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Charters Towers, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Charters Towers and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Charters Towers with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Charters Towers weather in September »

October

Charters Towers October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 27mm 10.1hrs 12hrs

October is a dry month in Charters Towers and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Charters Towers, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Charters Towers and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Charters Towers with around 27mm 1.1 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.

Charters Towers weather in October »

November

Charters Towers November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 51mm 9.9hrs 14hrs

The weather in November in Charters Towers is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Charters Towers.

November is in the spring in Charters Towers and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Charters Towers 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Charters Towers December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 97mm 9.6hrs 13.5hrs

December in Charters Towers is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charters Towers for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Charters Towers and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Charters Towers with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little 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.

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Charters Towers weather stats

Charters Towers weather statistics
Hottest month: December 33.3°C 91.9°F
Driest month: September 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 9.5hrs
Coldest month: July 23.9°C 75°F
Wettest month: January 143mm 5.6ins
Warmest sea: February 28.3°C 82.9°F
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