When to go · Townsville
Townsville in October
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
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- 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 October?
No other month rates higher than October for Townsville in this guide.
Weather in October
- TownsvilleHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Australia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Australia overall
- Medium
Australia overall: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Townsville, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Oct: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 4 (better)
May: 5
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0
October: 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
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen