Climate normals · 1970–2000
Townsville Climate
Townsville is a city in Australia (04) with a population of about 201,313. Its average annual temperature is 24.5°C (76°F), with roughly 1584 mm of rain per year.
24.5°C
Avg Temp
1584
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Townsville Climate
Townsville has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F) and receives about 1584 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
24.5°C
Avg Temp
1584
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 82° | 298 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 442 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 316 mm |
| April | 25° / 78° | 84 mm |
| May | 23° / 74° | 58 mm |
| June | 20° / 69° | 20 mm |
| July | 20° / 67° | 14 mm |
| August | 21° / 69° | 23 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 17 mm |
| October | 25° / 77° | 47 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 97 mm |
| December | 28° / 82° | 168 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Townsville
The most comfortable months to visit Townsville are typically June, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 14°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Townsville are typically June, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Townsville, Australia has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C and about 1584 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Townsville average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.