Bowen Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Bowen's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 31.3 degrees. That gives Bowen an annual average daytime high of 27.7 degrees, 0.6 degrees warmer than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 31.3 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 16.4 degrees in June. That is a 14.9 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 21.7 degrees across the year, 3.2 degrees warmer than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,114mm across 128 rain days, 17 percent drier than the Queensland average. The wettest month is December at 478mm, and September is the driest at 8mm.
Expect the wet stuff mostly in summer. The cooler months tend to be drier and clearer.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, July comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 10.0 out of 10. February sits at the other end at 4.1.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, July is your best bet.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 7.3/10 - Ranked #25 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, QLD avg 6.7)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 30.3 | 25.3 | 792 | 4.3 |
| Autumn | 28.2 | 22.7 | 144 | 6.9 |
| Winter | 24.4 | 16.8 | 78 | 9.9 |
| Spring | 27.9 | 22.1 | 100 | 8.2 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Bowen.
31.3°C, 115mm rain February
30.2°C, 198mm rain March
29.7°C, 88mm rain April
28.5°C, 32mm rain May
26.4°C, 25mm rain June
24.6°C, 35mm rain July
23.8°C, 11mm rain August
24.8°C, 32mm rain September
26.7°C, 8mm rain October
27.8°C, 33mm rain November
29.2°C, 59mm rain December
29.5°C, 478mm rain
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