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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 95/100

Townsville in August

Excellent · 95/100Beach 92/100
High / low24° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation22 mm2 wet days
Sea23°surface temperature
19.27° S, 146.81° EElevation 15 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
When to goTownsville · weather score
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Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
August: high / low24° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Townsville averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 16° — warm weather by day. Expect around 22 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 20%.

Days are 1° warmer than in July on average, and September is warmer again by about 2.4°. The sea averages 23°, pleasant for a swim.

August scores 95/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Townsville.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:35 and sets at 18:01 local time, giving 11 h 27 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 27 minutes over the month.

Why 95/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%86%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 92/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Australia's best in August

Where to go in August
Alice Springs
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Alice Springs

Northern Territory
23°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Alice Springs
Karratha
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2

Karratha

Western Australia
25°Aug high
2wet days
96score
Karratha
Gladstone
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Gladstone

Queensland
22°Aug high
3wet days
94score
Gladstone
Rockhampton
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Rockhampton

Queensland
23°Aug high
3wet days
93score
Rockhampton
·Questions

Townsville in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Townsville?

August scores 95/100 for Townsville, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Townsville in August?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 16°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Townsville in August?

Townsville receives about 22 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 2 days.

Can you swim in Townsville in August?

The sea averages 23°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.