Queensland, Australia
Townsville
Townsville is a city in Queensland, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 173,724 (2021). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population173,724
Local time01:09
19.27° S, 146.81° EElevation 15 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal codes4810–4812, 4814October: high / low28° / 21°
Rain this month27mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Townsville at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:39 · 18:1712 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:32Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in January
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthFebruary
293 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
12 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.1 km
Weather in Townsville
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 79%
Today23 Oct26°24°2.8 mm
Sat24 Oct26°24°9 mm
Sun25 Oct27°25°1.7 mm
Mon26 Oct28°25°
Tue27 Oct28°25°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct27°25°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°26°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°25°
Sat31 Oct27°21°
When to go to Townsville
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 41 | 43 | 49 | 66 | 85 | 92 | 89 | 95 | 90 | 80 | 65 | 49 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 273 | 293 | 123 | 69 | 36 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 12 | 27 | 78 | 119 |
| Wet days | 18 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 12 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Townsville
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Music venues
5 shows
Monuments and museums in Townsville
1 km
Castle Hill
1.6 km
Queens Gardens, Townsville
1.5 km
Victoria Bridge, Townsville1.8 km
Queens Building, Townsville0.5 km
Townsville Masonic Hall
2.1 km
Queen's Hotel, Townsville
Museum1.6 km
Perc Tucker Regional GalleryBuilt 1981
Museum2 km
Queensland Museum TropicsBuilt 1987More museums: Army Museum of North Queensland · History and Craft Centre · RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre · Townsville Museum
Outdoors around Townsville
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Storyboard LookoutViewpoints
0.8 kmJenkinson's PostViewpoints
0.9 kmThe Strand Water ParkWater parks
2 kmReef HQAquariums
2.1 kmBIG 4 Rowes Bay Beachfront Holiday ParkCamp sites
3.1 kmTownsville Golf ClubGolf courses
3.4 kmDive site
13 kmPleasure DiversDive site
14 kmNature around Townsville
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Townsville
Earthquakes around Townsville
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Bowen 51 km ←2011 · 135 km
Tsunamis · Townsville
TSTropical Storm Kirrily (2024)43 km · 93 km/hC5Cyclone Ita (2014)28 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Tessi (2000)61 km · 93 km/hC2Cyclone Justin (1997)30 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Ita (1997)86 km · 65 km/hC1Cyclone Celeste (1996)84 km · 83 km/hC2Cyclone Joy (1990)26 km · 65 km/hC4Cyclone Aivu (1989)93 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Charlie (1988)75 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Paul (1980)95 km · 93 km/h
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 2 · 2 km
Quaternary · 2
Universities and research institutes
James Cook UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1961
Australian Institute of Marine ScienceResearch institute · founded 1972
Australian Institute of Tropical Health and MedicineResearch institute · founded 2008
National Sea SimulatorResearch institute
Towns and villages around Townsville
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Townsville from above
Around Townsville24 places to see, do and reach nearby
Ross River, QueenslandNature3.1 kmRoss Creek (Townsville, North Queensland)Nature2.8 kmBowling Green Bay National ParkNature25 kmMagnetic Island National ParkNature15 kmBohle RiverNature13 kmBlack River, QueenslandNature19 kmRoss Island (Townsville, Queensland)Nature1.8 kmMonkey IslandNature1.2 kmDive siteDive site13 kmPleasure DiversDive site14 kmCastle HillMonument1.0 kmQueens Gardens, TownsvilleMonument1.6 kmVictoria Bridge, TownsvilleMonument1.5 kmQueens Building, TownsvilleMonument1.8 kmTownsville Masonic HallMonument0.5 kmQueen's Hotel, TownsvilleMonument2.1 kmSacred Heart Cathedral, TownsvilleMonument1.1 kmKardinia, TownsvilleMonument1.3 kmPerc Tucker Regional GalleryMuseum1.6 kmQueensland Museum TropicsMuseum2.0 kmHMAS TownsvilleMuseum2.5 kmTownsvilleStation0.4 kmMagnetic Island Ferries - Townsville TerminalFerry port2.5 kmMagnetic Island FerriesFerry port2.6 km
Postal codes
4810–48124814
Getting to Townsville
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSV
4.4 kmProserpine Whitsunday Coast AirportPPP
228 kmTownsvilleRailway station
0.4 kmMagnetic Island Ferries - Townsville TerminalCar Ferry Ramp - Townsville
2.5 kmMagnetic Island FerriesFerry port
2.6 kmPlaces near Townsville
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Townsville?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Townsville.
What is the hottest month in Townsville?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Townsville?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Townsville?
February is the wettest month with about 293 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Townsville?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 22°C.
What is the postal code of Townsville?
Townsville has 4 postal codes: 4810–4812, 4814.