Best time to visit Townsville
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Townsville
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Magnetic Island Private Tour - 2
Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive - 3
Townsville Departure Maggie Discovery Tour including Guide - 4
Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise Townsville and Magnetic Island - 5
Magnetic Island Tour Behind the Scenes - 6
Townsville City Tour
Last refreshed 2026-06-15.
Similar climatesGold Coast86% · Rio de Janeiro83% · Byron Bay80%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Townsville (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Townsville's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25–30 | 34 | 20 | 310 | 15.5 | 72% | 19 | 232 | 11 | Quiet | 1 |
| Feb | 25–30 | 34 | 21 | 281 | 13.4 | 72% | 17 | 210 | 10 | Quiet | 2 |
| Mar | 24–30 | 33 | 16 | 213 | 13.3 | 69% | 19 | 248 | 10 | Quiet | 3 |
| Apr | 22–29 | 31 | 14 | 167 | 11.9 | 68% | 19 | 227 | 9 | Quiet | 5 |
| May | 19–26 | 27 | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 61% | 18 | 229 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 17–25 | 25 | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 60% | 18 | 221 | 6 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jul | 16–24 | 24 | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 58% | 18 | 225 | 6 | Moderate | 10 |
| Aug | 17–25 | 25 | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 57% | 20 | 245 | 8 | Moderate | 10 |
| Sep | 19–27 | 27 | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 59% | 22 | 255 | 9 | Quiet | 10 |
| Oct | 22–29 | 30 | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 61% | 20 | 274 | 11 | Moderate | 8 |
| Nov | 24–30 | 31 | 11 | 143 | 13.0 | 61% | 20 | 255 | 11 | Peak | 5 |
| Dec | 25–30 | 33 | 16 | 229 | 14.3 | 69% | 19 | 245 | 11 | Busy | 3 |
UV Index in Townsville by Month
UV index in Townsville peaks at 11 (extreme) in November, dropping to 6 (moderate) in June. January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
August
10/1017–25°C · 3 rain days (39h) · 245 sun hours · 57% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
10/1019–27°C · 3 rain days (38h) · 255 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
June
10/1017–25°C · 4 rain days (55h) · 221 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
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January
1/1025–30°C (feels 34°C) · 20 rain days (310h) · 232 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 14 (extreme)
February
2/1025–30°C (feels 34°C) · 21 rain days (281h) · 210 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 14 (extreme)
March
3/1024–30°C (feels 33°C) · 16 rain days (213h) · 248 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
April
5/1022–29°C (feels 31°C) · 14 rain days (167h) · 227 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
May
9/1019–26°C · 6 rain days (89h) · 229 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high)
July
10/1016–24°C · 4 rain days (61h) · 225 sun hours · 58% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
8/1022–29°C (feels 30°C) · 5 rain days (61h) · 274 sun hours · 61% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 11 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
November
5/1024–30°C (feels 31°C) · 11 rain days (143h) · 255 sun hours · 61% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 11 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
December
3/1025–30°C (feels 33°C) · 16 rain days (229h) · 245 sun hours · 69% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Townsville
When is the best time to visit Townsville?
August is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 17–25°C (3 rainy days). The top three months by score are August, September, June.
What is the worst time to visit Townsville?
January is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 25–30°C (20 rainy days).
Is Townsville too hot in summer?
7 months (January, February, March, April, October, November, December) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Townsville?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in April and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Townsville have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 10/10, crowd index 36) and July (climate 10/10, crowd index 41) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Townsville by month?
UV peaks at 11 (extreme) in November and is lowest in June at 6 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 11, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 9, May 7, Jun 6, Jul 6, Aug 8, Sep 9, Oct 11, Nov 11, Dec 11. January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Townsville in November?
November is the peak UV month in Townsville, with a daily-peak UV index of 11 (extreme). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Townsville on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. January is the worst case: typical days average UV 11 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 14 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.