Townsville
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Townsville month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Townsville are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 15°C), and February the wettest (about 400 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.7 | 24.6 | 363 | 10.2 |
| February | 31.0 | 24.3 | 400 | 9.9 |
| March | 30.1 | 23.8 | 238 | 9.7 |
| April | 28.9 | 21.4 | 106 | 10.4 |
| May | 27.0 | 18.6 | 48 | 9.5 |
| June | 25.2 | 16.1 | 31 | 9.6 |
| July | 24.6 | 15.4 | 43 | 9.6 |
| August | 25.7 | 15.9 | 22 | 10.5 |
| September | 27.6 | 18.7 | 11 | 11.4 |
| October | 29.2 | 21.8 | 43 | 11.6 |
| November | 30.4 | 23.6 | 61 | 11.5 |
| December | 30.9 | 24.4 | 177 | 10.9 |
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01 · OverviewTownsville, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Townsville took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Townsville
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Townsville
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Townsville
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Townsville
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Townsville
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Townsville
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Frequently Asked Questions about Townsville
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01 · Q&AWhere is Townsville located and what are its coordinates?
Townsville is situated in Australia at geographic coordinates -19.2664, 146.8057, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Townsville?
Townsville has a recorded population of approximately 201,313 and observes the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Townsville?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Townsville include EN-AU, with AUD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Townsville?
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