Temperatures stay fairly stable month to month across the year.
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5°C | 30.7°C | HOT |
| February | 24.4°C | 30.2°C | HOT |
| March | 23.5°C | 29.6°C | WARM |
| April | 21.6°C | 28.4°C | WARM |
| May | 18.8°C | 26.3°C | WARM |
| June | 16.4°C | 24.5°C | WARM |
| July | 15.3°C | 24.1°C | WARM |
| August | 16.1°C | 25.1°C | WARM |
| September | 18.7°C | 27.2°C | WARM |
| October | 21.4°C | 28.9°C | WARM |
| November | 23.1°C | 30°C | WARM |
| December | 24.3°C | 30.8°C | HOT |
January has the warmest typical feels-like highs (35.3°C / 95.6°F), while July is coolest (23.7°C / 74.6°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5°C | 35.3°C | HOT |
| February | 28.4°C | 35.2°C | HOT |
| March | 26.8°C | 33.6°C | HOT |
| April | 23.7°C | 30.8°C | HOT |
| May | 19.5°C | 27.1°C | WARM |
| June | 16.1°C | 24.4°C | WARM |
| July | 14.7°C | 23.7°C | WARM |
| August | 16°C | 25°C | WARM |
| September | 19.8°C | 28.3°C | WARM |
| October | 23.4°C | 31°C | HOT |
| November | 25.9°C | 32.9°C | HOT |
| December | 27.9°C | 34.8°C | HOT |
February is wettest at 236.8 mm / 9.32 inches, while September is driest at 11.1 mm / 0.44 inches.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -79.2 mm | 232.3 mm | VERY WET |
| February | -79.2 mm | 236.8 mm | VERY WET |
| March | -79.2 mm | 138.7 mm | WET |
| April | -79.2 mm | 75.3 mm | MODERATE |
| May | -79.2 mm | 30.4 mm | LIGHT |
| June | -79.2 mm | 22.2 mm | LIGHT |
| July | -79.2 mm | 23.5 mm | LIGHT |
| August | -79.2 mm | 19.6 mm | DRY |
| September | -79.2 mm | 11.1 mm | DRY |
| October | -79.2 mm | 28.3 mm | LIGHT |
| November | -79.2 mm | 58.5 mm | LIGHT |
| December | -79.2 mm | 103.7 mm | MODERATE |
January has the strongest peak UV (around index 10).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 10 | VERY HIGH |
| February | 0 | 9.9 | VERY HIGH |
| March | 0 | 9.5 | VERY HIGH |
| April | 0 | 8.4 | VERY HIGH |
| May | 0 | 7 | HIGH |
| June | 0 | 6 | HIGH |
| July | 0 | 6.5 | HIGH |
| August | 0 | 7.6 | HIGH |
| September | 0 | 8.7 | VERY HIGH |
| October | 0 | 9.4 | VERY HIGH |
| November | 0 | 9.6 | VERY HIGH |
| December | 0 | 9.8 | VERY HIGH |
Daylight ranges from 11h in June to 13.3h in December.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 13.1h | LONG |
| February | 0h | 12.7h | BALANCED |
| March | 0h | 12.2h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 11.7h | BALANCED |
| May | 0h | 11.2h | BALANCED |
| June | 0h | 11h | BALANCED |
| July | 0h | 11.1h | BALANCED |
| August | 0h | 11.5h | BALANCED |
| September | 0h | 12h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 12.5h | BALANCED |
| November | 0h | 13h | LONG |
| December | 0h | 13.3h | LONG |
February is most humid (79.5%), while August is driest (68.9%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65.2% | 76.7% | MUGGY |
| February | 65.2% | 79.5% | MUGGY |
| March | 65.2% | 77.3% | MUGGY |
| April | 65.2% | 74.3% | HUMID |
| May | 65.2% | 71.6% | HUMID |
| June | 65.2% | 70.2% | HUMID |
| July | 65.2% | 69% | HUMID |
| August | 65.2% | 68.9% | HUMID |
| September | 65.2% | 69% | HUMID |
| October | 65.2% | 69.3% | HUMID |
| November | 65.2% | 69.9% | HUMID |
| December | 65.2% | 73% | HUMID |
November has the strongest typical average wind (11.7 km/h / 7.3 mph), while July is calmest (9.8 km/h / 6.1 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.1 km/h | 10.8 km/h | CALM |
| February | 9.1 km/h | 10.1 km/h | CALM |
| March | 9.1 km/h | 10.6 km/h | CALM |
| April | 9.1 km/h | 10.8 km/h | CALM |
| May | 9.1 km/h | 10.1 km/h | CALM |
| June | 9.1 km/h | 10.1 km/h | CALM |
| July | 9.1 km/h | 9.8 km/h | CALM |
| August | 9.1 km/h | 9.9 km/h | CALM |
| September | 9.1 km/h | 10.5 km/h | CALM |
| October | 9.1 km/h | 11.6 km/h | CALM |
| November | 9.1 km/h | 11.7 km/h | CALM |
| December | 9.1 km/h | 11.2 km/h | CALM |
October is windiest by P95 gust signal (49.3 km/h / 30.6 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 47.5 km/h | WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 47.4 km/h | WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 47.9 km/h | WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 47.9 km/h | WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 45.4 km/h | WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 45 km/h | WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 44.6 km/h | WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 46.1 km/h | WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 49 km/h | WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 49.3 km/h | WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 47.5 km/h | WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 47.5 km/h | WINDY |
February has the most rain days (~21.6), while August has the fewest (~5). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.7 days | 21.5 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| February | -1.7 days | 21.6 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| March | -1.7 days | 18.9 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| April | -1.7 days | 13.8 days | FREQUENT |
| May | -1.7 days | 9.8 days | FREQUENT |
| June | -1.7 days | 6.8 days | SOME |
| July | -1.7 days | 5.3 days | SOME |
| August | -1.7 days | 5 days | SOME |
| September | -1.7 days | 5.2 days | SOME |
| October | -1.7 days | 8.4 days | SOME |
| November | -1.7 days | 12.7 days | FREQUENT |
| December | -1.7 days | 17.2 days | VERY FREQUENT |
February has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~10). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 8 days | PERSISTENT |
| February | 0 days | 10 days | PERSISTENT |
| March | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| April | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| May | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| June | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| July | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| August | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
| October | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| November | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
December has the highest heat-risk day count (~7 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 6 days | HIGH |
| February | 0 days | 5 days | ELEVATED |
| March | 0 days | 2 days | ELEVATED |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| July | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| August | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 3 days | ELEVATED |
| December | 0 days | 7 days | HIGH |
Daylight varies from 11 hours in June (winter) to 13.3 hours in December (summer), which is a difference of 2.3 hours.
Southern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
A month-by-month ranking of key weather risks and comforts for this destination, based on historical climate data.
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Sep 0 risk days | May 1 risk days | Jun 1 risk days | Jul 1 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Apr 0 risk days | May 0 risk days | Jun 0 risk days | Jul 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Jul 45 km/h | Jun 45 km/h | May 45 km/h | Aug 46 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Sep 91 / 100 | Aug 88 / 100 | May 88 / 100 | Jun 88 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Jul 95 / 100 | Jun 94 / 100 | May 92 / 100 | Aug 89 / 100 |
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Travel planning FAQ
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
The best months to visit Townsville depend on your preferences. For warm weather, December is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, September, August, June tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
December is typically the warmest month in Townsville, with average high temperatures reaching around 31°C (88°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
July is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 15°C (59°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
February typically sees the most rainfall in Townsville, averaging around 237mm (9.3 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
September is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 11mm (0.4 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Townsville range from average lows of 21°C (69°F) to highs of 28°C (82°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Townsville. UV levels can reach 10 during peak months, which is considered very high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.