Townsville 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Townsville's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperature extremes span from 15.6°C up to 30.9°C, with a notable 5.1°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
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.
Compared to the Queensland average, Townsville is 0.9°C warmer. Its annual rainfall of 1577mm is typical of the region's climate 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% |