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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.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Townsville is usually June, July and August, 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 July (lows around 15°C), with roughly 1491 mm of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, July and August.

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

Here 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.

Jan
30°
24°
Hot
Feb
30°
24°
Hot
Wettest
Mar
30°
23°
Hot
Apr
29°
22°
Hot
May
27°
18°
Warm
Jun
26°
16°
Warm
Jul
25°
15°
Warm
Aug
26°
15°
Warm
Sep
27°
18°
Warm
Oct
29°
21°
Hot
Nov
30°
23°
Hot
Dec
30°
24°
Hot

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Townsville?
The most comfortable time to visit Townsville is usually June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Townsville?
January is the warmest month in Townsville, averaging highs near 30°C.
What is the coldest month in Townsville?
July is the coldest month in Townsville, with lows around 15°C.
When is the rainy season in Townsville?
The wettest month in Townsville is usually February, out of roughly 1491 mm of precipitation across the year.

Townsville month by month