Townsville 2024 Climate Summary
Townsville's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
Temperatures in Townsville range between 15.6°C in winter and 30.9°C in summer, a variation of 5.1°C across the year.
Rainfall patterns show Feb as the wettest month with 474mm, while Jul receives just 5mm. Annual rainfall totals 1577mm, spread across an average of 131 rain days.
Townsville runs 0.9°C warmer than the Queensland average. The 1577mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Townsville. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Townsville's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Townsville's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Townsville reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 28.0°C, while the average minimum is 21.2°C. This 6.8°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Townsville showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1577mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9 | 25.5 | 279 | 23 | 20.4 | 66% |
| February | 29.9 | 24.8 | 474 | 23 | 19.1 | 68% |
| March | 29.6 | 24.2 | 146 | 25 | 19.3 | 68% |
| April | 29.1 | 21.7 | 48 | 11 | 18.3 | 58% |
| May | 27.3 | 19.4 | 12 | 4 | 15.4 | 53% |
| June | 25.2 | 16.2 | 30 | 4 | 15.3 | 48% |
| July | 24.5 | 15.6 | 5 | 0 | 15.1 | 46% |
| August | 25.3 | 16.8 | 71 | 4 | 18.5 | 56% |
| September | 27.1 | 19.6 | 6 | 3 | 20.3 | 50% |
| October | 28.4 | 22.1 | 29 | 6 | 24.3 | 54% |
| November | 29.4 | 24.2 | 69 | 8 | 25.1 | 56% |
| December | 29.4 | 24.9 | 408 | 20 | 22.3 | 70% |