Understand
Townsville is on the coast and enjoys an average of 320 days of sunshine a year. It is an appealing place for locals and a great jumping off point for visitors, especially to Magnetic Island which is only 25-45 minutes by passenger or car ferry. A great spot for visitors wanting a taste of outback Australia while not venturing far from the coast. It offers a quiet cosmopolitan feel with its good choice of restaurants & bars but also has a relaxing siesta style during the hottest parts of the day in high summer. Townsville takes great pride in being the unofficial Capital of North Queensland.
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Daily highs °C | 31.4 | 31.1 | 30.7 | 29.6 | 27.6 | 25.6 | 25 | 26 | 27.7 | 29.4 | 30.8 | 31.4 |
| Nightly lows °C | 24.2 | 24.1 | 22.9 | 20.5 | 17.6 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 14.7 | 17.3 | 20.7 | 22.9 | 24.0 |
| Precipitation mm | 268 | 296 | 180 | 67 | 33 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 24 | 58 | 125 |
| Townsville enjoys a Dry Tropical climate, with dry winters and wet summers. |
