When is the best time to go to Townsville
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Townsville, 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 Townsville
Townsville weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Townsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 274mm | 8.3hrs | 13.9hrs |
January in Townsville is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Townsville for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Townsville and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Townsville with around 274mm 10.8 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Townsville weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 265mm | 7.5hrs | 13.5hrs |
February in Townsville is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Townsville for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Townsville and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Townsville with around 265mm 10.4 inches of rain making it a very 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Townsville weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 184mm | 7.6hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Townsville is characteristically hot and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Townsville for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Townsville and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 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 Townsville with around 184mm 7.2 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 69mm | 8.1hrs | 12.4hrs |
Townsville's weather in April is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Townsville.
April is in the fall / autumn in Townsville and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Townsville with around 69mm 2.7 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.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 42mm | 7.7hrs | 12hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Townsville and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Townsville, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Townsville and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Townsville with around 42mm 1.6 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 21mm | 8.4hrs | 13.9hrs |
June in Townsville is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Townsville, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Townsville and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Townsville with around 21mm 0.8 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 14mm | 8.8hrs | 13.5hrs |
July in Townsville is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Townsville, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Townsville and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest 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 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 14mm | 9.5hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Townsville is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Townsville, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Townsville 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 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.
Townsville weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 10mm | 9.9hrs | 12.4hrs |
Townsville's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Townsville, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Townsville 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 Townsville with around 10mm 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Townsville weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 28mm | 10.1hrs | 12hrs |
October is a dry month in Townsville and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Townsville, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Townsville and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Townsville with around 28mm 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.
Townsville weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 58mm | 9.8hrs | 13.9hrs |
The weather in November in Townsville 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 Townsville.
November is in the spring in Townsville and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Townsville with around 58mm 2.3 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Townsville weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 137mm | 9.4hrs | 13.5hrs |
December in Townsville is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Townsville for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Townsville and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Townsville with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
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 |
| Warmest sea: | February | 28.8°C 83.8°F |
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