When is the best time to go to Townsville?

When is the best time to go to Townsville? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Townsville are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, October, November and December
  • The rainiest months are January and February
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, November and December


Annual weather in Townsville

For full information about the climate and weather in Townsville a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 79°F/86°F
17.3in
February 79°F/86°F
16.3in
March 77°F/85°F
11.5in
April 72°F/83°F
5in
May 67°F/77°F
3.1in
June 65°F/76°F
1.5in
July 63°F/74°F
1.3in
August 65°F/77°F
0.9in
September 70°F/79°F
1in
October 74°F/83°F
2.3in
November 77°F/85°F
3.1in
December 79°F/86°F
8in


Weather and climate in Townsville

Townsville enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Townsville is 81°F (ranging from 74°F in july to 86°F in december). Annual rainfall is 71.1in, with a minimum of 0.9in in august and a maximum of 17.3in in january.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is just OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 81°F and it rains about 16.3in each month.
  • Between march and may the climate is good. It is for example 77°F as maximum temperature in may and you can expect to have 3.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From june to october the climate is very good. It is for example 83°F as maximum temperature in october and you can expect to have 2.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 86°F and it rains about 8in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Townsville

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Townsville: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Townsville

Find out when Townsville has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Townsville

  • Very low season in Townsville
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Townsville
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April.
  • High season in Townsville
    The number of visitors to Townsville is high in: May, June and November.
  • Peak season in Townsville
    The largest number of tourists visiting Townsville is during: July, August, September, October and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Townsville month by month



Best time for low prices in Townsville

Average prices of hotels in Townsville month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Townsville. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Townsville

On average, it costs $ 71 per day to hire a car in Townsville. This price varies by $ 22 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 62 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 83.

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