Townsville weather and climate in 2024
Day
32 °C
Night
24 °C
Sea
29 °C
Precipitation
264 mm
in month
Rainy days
15 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
8 hours
average
Humidity
66 %
Day
32 °C
Night
24 °C
Sea
29 °C
Precipitation
264 mm
in month
Rainy days
15 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
8 hours
average
Humidity
66 %
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Weather overview
Townsville (Australia) in general has a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 25 °C (78 °F) in July to 32 °C (89 °F) in January. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in January with 24 °C (75 °F), the lowest in July with 14 °C (57 °F). The driest month is August with just 2 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is February with 15 days of rain.
January weather
The maximum of the day temperature is observable, with its value of 32 °C (89 °F) in Townsville, and the maximum of the night temperature can be noticed as well in this month. The wet season is about to start. The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 15 days, while the rainfall amount reaches its maximum, with its value being 264 mm (10.40 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, with its value being 8 hours.
February weather
The number of rainy days reaches its maximum in February in Townsville. The wet season is taking place this month. The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed in this month. The humidity is on its maximum in this month.
March weather
The number of rainy days starts to descent, with its value being 12 days in Townsville, and the rainfall amount starts to descent as well, with its value of 121 mm (4.75 in). The beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed, the value of this measure is 23 °C (73 °F).
April weather
The day temperature starts to descent, with its value of 30 °C (86 °F) in Townsville, while the descent of the night temperature can be observed, with its value being 21 °C (69 °F). The number of rainy days continues to descent, with its value being 7 days, and the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed too, the value of this measure is 60 mm (2.38 in). The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, with its value being 7 hours.
May weather
The day temperature continues to descent, its value is 28 °C (83 °F) in Townsville, and the night temperature continues to descent as well, its value is 18 °C (65 °F). The tourist season is about to start. The rainfall amount continues to descent, the value of this measure is 44 mm (1.71 in), and the number of rainy days continues to descent as well, with its value being 5 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, with its value being 7 hours.
June weather
The tourist season continues in Townsville. The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 26 °C (79 °F), and the descent of the night temperature can be observed as well, with its value being 15 °C (59 °F). The number of rainy days continues to descent, its value is 4 days, and the rainfall amount continues to descent too, the value of this measure is 23 mm (0.91 in). The day length is on its minimum, with its value of 11 hours.
July weather
The tourist season continues in Townsville. The day temperature reaches its minimum, and the minimum of the night temperature is observable too, with its value of 14 °C (57 °F). The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, and the rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month as well, with its value being 15 mm (0.59 in). The minimum of the wind speed can be noticed, the value of this measure is 4.
August weather
The tourist season continues in Townsville, and the dry season is taking place too. The day temperature rise's start could be observed, and the night temperature starts to rise as well, its value is 15 °C (59 °F). The number of rainy days reaches its minimum in this month. The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 9 hours.
September weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 28 °C (83 °F) in Townsville, and the night temperature continues to rise as well, the value of this measure is 17 °C (63 °F). The tourist season continues, and the dry season is close to its peak as well this month. The minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, with its value of 11 mm (0.45 in). The humidity is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 54 %.
October weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Townsville. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 30 °C (85 °F), and the night temperature continues to rise too, with its value of 20 °C (68 °F). The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value being 4 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its maximum in October. The maximum of the wind speed can be noticed in October.
November weather
The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 7 days in Townsville, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed too, the value of this measure is 80 mm (3.15 in). The rise of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 31 °C (87 °F), and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, its value is 22 °C (72 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent, its value is 9 hours.
December weather
The day temperature continues to rise, its value is 32 °C (89 °F) in Townsville, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 24 °C (74 °F). The number of rainy days continues to rise, and the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month as well, with its value of 123 mm (4.84 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, its value is 9 hours. The day length is on its maximum, with its value being 13 hours.
FAQs
Is February part of the wet season in Townsville?
Yes, in February in Townsville there is a wet season with 15 days, when there is rain in a month.
How humid is Townsville in March?
Humidity in March in Townsville is 67 %.
How many hours of sun to expect in Townsville in April?
In April in Townsville, you can expect around 7 hours of sunshine.
What is the air temperature in May in Townsville at night?
The average night temperature in Townsville in May is 18 °C (65 °F). This temperature is pleasant for a wide range of evening, night, and morning activities from sports to sitting outside in restaurants or evening walks. This is a decrease of 3 °C (37 °F) compared to the last month.
What is the average number of rainy days in June in Townsville?
In June in Townsville, we can expect 4 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 0.9 days of the week, or in general - 12 % days. In absolute terms, the decrease compared to the last month is 1 day. That means a 28 % decrease in the value.
Are there good conditions to visit in Townsville in July?
In July in Townsville, there are ideal conditions for a vacation. The temperature during the day will be nice 25 °C (78 °F). The temperature of the sea will be perfect at 22 °C (72 °F). You can expect just 3 days of rain during the month, taking an umbrella is not necessary. The temperature of 14 °C (57 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What is the sea temperature in Townsville in August?
The sea will reach 22 °C (72 °F) in Townsville in August. This warm sea is nice for swimming, maybe cold for some, but most people can spend a long time in it.
What is the temperature in Townsville during the day in September?
In Townsville in September, the average daily temperatures will be 28 °C (83 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. That's 2 °C (36 °F) more than in the previous month. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
Is it hot in Townsville in October?
In October in Townsville, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
Is November part of the dry season in Townsville?
No, November is not a dry month in Townsville, expect rain approximately 7 days in a month.
How windy is it in Townsville in December?
An average wind scale that can be expected in December in Townsville is 4.
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.