In general the best time to visit Townsville is probably June, July, August, September, October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, November, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is March, November, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in December and it has 4 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, March with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Townsville in different months
This is the average weather in Townsville for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August, September, October the weather is great. There are an average of 14 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +59°F to +77°F.
January, March, April, May, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +90°F during December.
In February the weather is average. Expect around 22 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 206 mm in February.
Climate in Townsville
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Townsville for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+109°F
+104°F
+100°F
+95°F
+88°F
+88°F
+88°F
+90°F
+95°F
+97°F
+106°F
+108°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+88°F
+88°F
+88°F
+84°F
+81°F
+77°F
+77°F
+79°F
+82°F
+86°F
+88°F
+90°F
Minimum Temperature
+66°F
+66°F
+64°F
+54°F
+50°F
+43°F
+41°F
+43°F
+50°F
+57°F
+63°F
+66°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
74
76
73
71
70
69
68
68
67
68
69
70
Rain, mm
210
206
128
63
39
23
20
14
8
20
51
100
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Sunny Days
3
2
4
6
9
12
14
14
12
9
6
4
Cloud Days
4
4
6
7
9
9
10
10
10
11
9
7
Rainy Days
22
22
21
17
13
8
7
7
8
11
15
19
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Townsville during the whole year:
The hottest month in Townsville is December with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +61°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Townsville looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Townsville is February with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 67%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Townsville during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 20 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 22 rainy days and 210 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Townsville:
What is the hottest month in Townsville?
The hottest month in Townsville is December with average maximum temperature of +90°F.
What is the coldest month in Townsville?
The coldest month in Townsville is June with minimum temperatures of +61°F.
Is Townsville worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Townsville in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is December with +90°F and 4 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Townsville?
if you're looking to visit Townsville when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, February, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being September with only 8 mm of rain.
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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.