The climate of Townsville

The current climate in Townsville features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 26°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 15°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Townsville, Australia.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Townsville in recent years was 40°C in February 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 15°C in July 2016.

Rainfall amount

On average, Townsville receives 1035 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

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Best time to visit Townsville?

The best time to visit Townsville for sunny weather is April through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Townsville. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Townsville

The climate table of Townsville shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 32 32 31 30 28 26 26 27 28 30 31 32
Temp. min (°C) 25 25 25 23 19 17 15 16 19 22 24 25
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Precipitation (mm) 206 280 134 115 39 21 41 11 9,6 35 53 90
UV Index 8 8 8 7 7 6 7 8 9 9 9 9

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Townsville, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Townsville

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Yearly Temperature in Townsville

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Townsville, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Townsville

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Townsville

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Townsville, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Townsville

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Average weather in Townsville by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Townsville. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.