Townsville Weather in January

The climate in Townsville during January can be summarized as hot and very wet.

January is in the summer in Townsville and is typically the warmest 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 January is the wettest 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.

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 January 2024.