When to go · Townsville
Townsville in August
Great month. Inside Townsville's best window: May–Oct (dry season, 26–28°C (79–82°F) days).Great month. Inside Townsville's best window: May–Oct (dry season, 79–82°F (26–28°C) days).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Australia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Australia overall
Verdict
Inside Townsville's best window: May–Oct (dry season, 26–28°C (79–82°F) days).Inside Townsville's best window: May–Oct (dry season, 79–82°F (26–28°C) days).
Is another month better than August?
No other month rates higher than August for Townsville in this guide.
Weather in August
- TownsvilleHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Australia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Australia overall
- Medium
Australia overall: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Townsville, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Aug: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3 (better)
May: 5
Crowds
Aug: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Aug: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 0
August: Inside Townsville's best window: May–Oct (dry season, 26–28°C days).
May: Inside Townsville's best window: May–Oct (dry season, 26–28°C days).
Townsville: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.