Charters Towers Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Charters Towers's warmest month in 2024 was November, averaging 34.1 degrees. That gives Charters Towers an annual average daytime high of 29.0 degrees, 1.9 degrees warmer than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 34.1 degrees in November and bottom out with overnight lows of 11.9 degrees in July. That is a 22.2 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 18.2 degrees across the year, 0.3 degrees colder than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,043mm across 103 rain days, 23 percent drier than the Queensland average. The wettest month is February at 294mm, and September is the driest at 4mm.
Most of the rain falls in the warmer months, giving you those classic summer afternoon storms.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, June comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 9.7 out of 10. January sits at the other end at 2.9.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, June 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: 6.4/10 - Ranked #103 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 | 31.9 | 22.7 | 677 | 3.5 |
| Autumn | 28.2 | 18.7 | 146 | 7.2 |
| Winter | 24.3 | 12.8 | 124 | 9.4 |
| Spring | 31.8 | 18.6 | 96 | 5.6 |
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 Charters Towers.
33.3°C, 157mm rain February
30.1°C, 294mm rain March
29.7°C, 114mm rain April
28.5°C, 24mm rain May
26.5°C, 8mm rain June
24.4°C, 68mm rain July
22.3°C, 11mm rain August
26.1°C, 45mm rain September
29.3°C, 4mm rain October
31.9°C, 28mm rain November
34.1°C, 63mm rain December
32.2°C, 226mm rain
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