Best time to visit Townsville

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When is the best time to visit Townsville?

The best time to visit Townsville is August and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Townsville88
    Jan
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Townsville88
    Feb
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Townsville88
    Mar
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Townsville84
    Apr
  • 81°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Townsville81
    May
  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Townsville77
    Jun
  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Townsville77
    Jul
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Townsville79
    Aug
  • 82°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Townsville82
    Sep
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Townsville84
    Oct
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Townsville88
    Nov
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Townsville88
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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The weather guide for Queensland (Townsville) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Townsville?

The hottest time of year in Townsville is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 88°F with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Townsville?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Townsville with 10.8 inches on average. There are normally 11 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Townsville?

The sunniest time of year in Townsville is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 78% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Townsville?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Townsville in February when the water temperature reaches 84°F.

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