Townsville Weather in August
What's the weather like in Townsville (Queensland) in August 2024?
The climate in Townsville during August can be summarized as warm and dry.
August is in the winter in Townsville and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 14.8°C 58.6°F |
| Average temperature | 20.3°C 68.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 14 mm 0.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 4 days |
| Sea temperature | 23.2°C 73.8°F |
| Humidity | 57% |
| Windspeed | 15.1kph 9 mph |
On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Townsville 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.
August temperatures in Townsville
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Townsville in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Townsville weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 31.2°C 88.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 10mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 9.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 274mm 10.8ins |
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