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Townsville weather in May

Long-run climate averages for Townsville, Queensland in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

May at a glance

In May, Townsville averages 27°C by day and 18°C at night. The wettest month is usually February.

May in Townsville averages a daytime high of 27°C and an overnight low of 18°C, which reads as warm for this part of the world. Across the whole year Townsville sees roughly 1491 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Townsville forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

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

How warm is Townsville in May?
Townsville averages a daytime high of 27°C in May, with overnight lows around 18°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is May a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in Townsville in May?
The wettest month in Townsville is usually February. Across the year the city sees roughly 1491 mm of precipitation.

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