What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in January, February and December
- Lowest temperature: 26°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 1035 mm per year, averaging 86 mm per month
- Driest months: 9,6 mm in September, 11 mm in August and 21 mm in June
- Wettest months: 280 mm in February, 206 mm in January and 134 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Townsville
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Townsville, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Townsville
This graph shows how much rainfall Townsville, Australia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Townsville
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Townsville
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Townsville, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Townsville
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Townsville, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Townsville by Month
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