Best time to visit Townsville

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When is the best time to visit Townsville?

The best time to visit Townsville is October based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in Townsville?

The hottest time of year in Townsville is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Townsville?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Townsville with 274mm on average. There are normally 11 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Townsville?

The sunniest time of year in Townsville is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 78% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Townsville?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Townsville in February when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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The weather guide for Queensland (Townsville) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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