The best time to visit Townsville
Month-by-month climate averages for Townsville, Queensland, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Townsville is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
Townsville is warmest in January (highs near 30°C) and coldest in June (lows around 14°C), with roughly 1092 mm of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, July, August and September.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Townsville forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Townsville weather by month
what to expect in Townsville through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Townsville's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Townsville by season.