Hottest (avg)
#12 / 12
On the cooler side.
July in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Townsville.
Wettest (avg)
#9 / 12
Typical rainfall for the year.
Daylight Hours
#11 / 12
Shorter days.
Windiest (avg)
#12 / 12
Usually calmer than most months.
Highest UV
#11 / 12
UV is gentler than usual.
Most Humid
#10 / 12
One of the less humid months.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for July.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
11.1 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 7
- Typical sun hours
- 06:45 - 17:50
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 5 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 38%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
69%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through July in Townsville. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range
Day 15 selected for July. Temperature 24.0°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in July
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in July.
Rain High impact
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~50mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~50mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
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Rain High impact
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~52mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.3 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~43mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~55mm (P95)
Why this matters
Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Humidity Moderate
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters
Muggy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 24% of days (7.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~24% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~16mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~8 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 24% of days (7.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~24% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~97% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 23% of days (7.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~23% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~53km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~7 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 19% of days (5.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~19% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~89% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~6 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 16% of days (4.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~16% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 10% of days (3.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~10% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 8% of days (2.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20°C (P95)
Why this matters
Humid conditions are possible on ~3 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 8% of days (2.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~22h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20°C (P95)
Why this matters
Convective risk signal appears on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is July a good time to visit Townsville?
Typical July days in Townsville reach highs of 24°C (75°F) with nights around 15°C (59°F). It usually feels warm by day and mild after dark. Overall, July sits in the middle of the Townsville climate range.
What are temperatures like in July?
Daytime temperatures in July typically peak near 24°C (75°F), while nights drop to around 15°C (59°F). Expect warm afternoons and mild evenings.
How much does it rain in July?
Rainfall in July averages 24 mm (0.94 in) across roughly 5 days. Overall it is a moderately wet time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in July?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in July. Sunrise is typically around 06:45 and sunset near 17:50. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in July?
UV levels are often high (around 7). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in July?
In July, average wind speeds are around 10 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 45 km/h (28 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.