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Townsville in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Townsville in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Townsville in April 2026

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Townsville in April is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +84°F during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 17 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in April around 63 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Townsville has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Townsville in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Townsville for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +86°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +68°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +82°F.

Is Townsville warm or cold in April?

Townsville is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +88°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +75°F to +72°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Townsville:

Climate in Townsville in April

Townsville weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+88°F+84°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+64°F+54°F+50°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+95°F+88°F
Rainfall
128 mm63 mm39 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%71%70%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1013 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
469
Cloudy days
679
Rainy days
211713
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting colder in April. From +88°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +84°F. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 128 mm to 63 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 4 to 6.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Townsville in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Townsville is gradually decreasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Townsville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 137 mm, with a 57% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 56 mm, which is considered heavy rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Townsville wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 210 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 8 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Townsville?

This is the weather in Townsville in April 2024:
1 April
☁️
+90°F
2 April
🌧️
+93°F
3 April
🌧️
+85°F
4 April
🌧️
+87°F
5 April
☁️
+88°F
6 April
☁️
+87°F
7 April
☁️
+89°F
8 April
☀️
+93°F
9 April
☀️
+91°F
10 April
☀️
+90°F
11 April
☁️
+89°F
12 April
☁️
+92°F
13 April
☁️
+91°F
14 April
☁️
+93°F
15 April
☁️
+89°F
16 April
🌧️
+89°F
17 April
🌧️
+79°F
18 April
🌧️
+80°F
19 April
☀️
+84°F
20 April
☀️
+85°F
21 April
☁️
+84°F
22 April
☁️
+85°F
23 April
☁️
+83°F
24 April
☁️
+82°F
25 April
☀️
+84°F
26 April
☁️
+84°F
27 April
☁️
+84°F
28 April
☀️
+84°F
29 April
☁️
+83°F
30 April
🌧️
+83°F
In April 2024 Townsville had 7 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Townsville climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Townsville in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+82°F) and the highest in 1996 (+85°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 251 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1731 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Townsville in April:

Is April a good time to visit Townsville?

April is a really good time to go to Townsville. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Townsville.

Can you sunbathe in Townsville in April?

April is warm in Townsville. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Townsville rainy in April?

Townsville is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Townsville in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Townsville in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Australia

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Monthly weather in Townsville

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Townsville, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.