Weather radar Townsville
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Townsville climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Townsville shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30.4° | 30.2° | 29.6° | 28.3° | 26.2° | 24.3° | 24° | 25° | 27.1° | 28.7° | 29.8° | 30.8° |
| Avg low (°C) | 24.6° | 24.5° | 23.7° | 21.7° | 18.8° | 16.6° | 15.5° | 16.3° | 18.9° | 21.5° | 23.2° | 24.5° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 244 | 249 | 142 | 82 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 31 | 61 | 93 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 |
| Sunshine hours | 319 | 271 | 304 | 294 | 290 | 269 | 289 | 311 | 326 | 355 | 342 | 343 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Townsville
The best time to visit Townsville is typically September. In this month the average high is 27.1°C, precipitation is 11 mm and sunshine duration is 326 hours. The annual average high is 27.9°C, total annual precipitation is 1004 mm (102 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3713 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Townsville
How up to date is the weather radar for Townsville?
The weather radar for Townsville is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Townsville?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Townsville: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Townsville?
The thunderstorm potential for Townsville is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Townsville.
What is the climate like in Townsville?
Townsville has an annual average high of 27.9°C. The warmest month is December (avg high 30.8°C), the coldest July (avg low 15.5°C). The wettest month is February with 249 mm, the driest September with 11 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1004 mm (102 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3713 hours.
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