Townsville Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Townsville's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 30.9 degrees. That gives Townsville an annual average daytime high of 28.0 degrees, 0.9 degrees warmer than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 30.9 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 15.6 degrees in July. That is a 15.3 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 21.2 degrees across the year, 2.7 degrees warmer than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,577mm across 131 rain days, 17 percent wetter than the Queensland average. The wettest month is February at 474mm, and July is the driest at 5mm.
This is summer-dominant rainfall country. The wet season lines up with the heat.
Our Comfort Score puts July on top at 10.0/10 and January at the bottom with 3.3/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to July for the peak-comfort window.
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: 6.9/10 - Ranked #58 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 | 30.1 | 25.1 | 1161 | 3.8 |
| Autumn | 28.7 | 21.8 | 207 | 6.3 |
| Winter | 25.0 | 16.2 | 106 | 9.6 |
| Spring | 28.3 | 22.0 | 104 | 7.9 |
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 Townsville.
30.9°C, 279mm rain February
29.9°C, 474mm rain March
29.6°C, 146mm rain April
29.1°C, 48mm rain May
27.3°C, 12mm rain June
25.2°C, 30mm rain July
24.5°C, 5mm rain August
25.3°C, 71mm rain September
27.1°C, 6mm rain October
28.4°C, 29mm rain November
29.4°C, 69mm rain December
29.4°C, 408mm rain
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