Townsville weather in June
In June, Townsville sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 20 mm of rain across 3.8 wet days and about 10.9 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in June, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 54 min at the start of June to 10 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Townsville's 5th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Townsville's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- 3.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 48 min
- 6:48 AM – 5:38 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.8 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.1
- out of 10
Townsville is city in Queensland, Australia.
- Air quality
- Good
- PM2.5 7 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 1,436/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1865
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical June day in Townsville reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 2°C cooler than May and on par with July.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 17 |
| 2 | 26 | 17 |
| 3 | 26 | 17 |
| 4 | 26 | 17 |
| 5 | 26 | 17 |
| 6 | 26 | 17 |
| 7 | 26 | 17 |
| 8 | 26 | 17 |
| 9 | 25 | 17 |
| 10 | 25 | 16 |
| 11 | 25 | 16 |
| 12 | 25 | 16 |
| 13 | 25 | 16 |
| 14 | 25 | 16 |
| 15 | 25 | 16 |
| 16 | 25 | 16 |
| 17 | 25 | 16 |
| 18 | 25 | 16 |
| 19 | 25 | 16 |
| 20 | 25 | 16 |
| 21 | 25 | 16 |
| 22 | 25 | 16 |
| 23 | 25 | 16 |
| 24 | 25 | 15 |
| 25 | 25 | 15 |
| 26 | 25 | 15 |
| 27 | 25 | 15 |
| 28 | 25 | 15 |
| 29 | 25 | 15 |
| 30 | 25 | 15 |
How June really feels in Townsville
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
June sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Townsville weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 11th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 25° | 208 | 16.6 | 13 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 31° / 25° | 218 | 17.6 | 12.7 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 30° / 23° | 127 | 12.7 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 29° / 21° | 49 | 6.9 | 11.6 | 5.9 |
| May | 27° / 19° | 29 | 4.9 | 11.1 | 7.4 |
| Jun | 25° / 16° | 20 | 3.8 | 10.9 | 8.1 |
| Jul | 25° / 15° | 16 | 2.7 | 11 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 26° / 16° | 15 | 2.2 | 11.3 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 28° / 18° | 10 | 3.3 | 11.9 | 7.6 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 22 | 5.1 | 12.4 | 6.3 |
| Nov | 30° / 23° | 47 | 8 | 12.9 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 31° / 24° | 88 | 12.6 | 13.1 | 4.2 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 32%.
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| Clearer (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Cloudier (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 | 33 |
| 2 | 67 | 33 |
| 3 | 67 | 33 |
| 4 | 67 | 33 |
| 5 | 67 | 33 |
| 6 | 68 | 32 |
| 7 | 68 | 32 |
| 8 | 68 | 32 |
| 9 | 68 | 32 |
| 10 | 68 | 32 |
| 11 | 67 | 33 |
| 12 | 67 | 33 |
| 13 | 67 | 33 |
| 14 | 66 | 34 |
| 15 | 66 | 34 |
| 16 | 66 | 34 |
| 17 | 66 | 34 |
| 18 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 67 | 33 |
| 20 | 68 | 32 |
| 21 | 68 | 32 |
| 22 | 68 | 32 |
| 23 | 68 | 32 |
| 24 | 68 | 32 |
| 25 | 69 | 31 |
| 26 | 69 | 31 |
| 27 | 69 | 31 |
| 28 | 69 | 31 |
| 29 | 69 | 31 |
| 30 | 69 | 31 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Townsville gets around 20 mm of rain over 3.8 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 12% and peaks near 16% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 16 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 16 |
| 7 | 16 |
| 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 15 |
| 11 | 14 |
| 12 | 14 |
| 13 | 13 |
| 14 | 12 |
| 15 | 12 |
| 16 | 11 |
| 17 | 11 |
| 18 | 10 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 9 |
| 22 | 9 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 9 |
| 25 | 9 |
| 26 | 9 |
| 27 | 9 |
| 28 | 9 |
| 29 | 9 |
| 30 | 9 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the humid band about 33% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 12% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Humid (%) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Muggy (%) | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 15 | 41 | 22 | 1 |
| 2 | 22 | 14 | 41 | 21 | 1 |
| 3 | 23 | 15 | 41 | 20 | 1 |
| 4 | 23 | 15 | 41 | 20 | 1 |
| 5 | 24 | 15 | 41 | 19 | 1 |
| 6 | 25 | 15 | 41 | 18 | 1 |
| 7 | 26 | 16 | 40 | 17 | 1 |
| 8 | 26 | 17 | 39 | 16 | 1 |
| 9 | 27 | 18 | 38 | 15 | 1 |
| 10 | 28 | 19 | 37 | 14 | 1 |
| 11 | 29 | 20 | 36 | 13 | 1 |
| 12 | 30 | 21 | 35 | 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 31 | 22 | 34 | 11 | 1 |
| 14 | 32 | 24 | 33 | 11 | 1 |
| 15 | 33 | 25 | 32 | 10 | 1 |
| 16 | 34 | 26 | 30 | 9 | 1 |
| 17 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 8 | 1 |
| 18 | 35 | 28 | 29 | 8 | 1 |
| 19 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 7 | 1 |
| 20 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 6 | 1 |
| 21 | 36 | 30 | 27 | 6 | 1 |
| 22 | 36 | 30 | 27 | 5 | 1 |
| 23 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 5 | 1 |
| 24 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 5 | 1 |
| 25 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 4 | 1 |
| 26 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 4 | 1 |
| 27 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 4 | 1 |
| 28 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 4 | 0 |
| 29 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 4 | 0 |
Wind in June
Winds average 10 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 10 h 54 min at the start of June to 10 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 6:43 AM to 6:50 AM, and sunset from 5:38 PM to 5:41 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.9 | 6:43 | 5:38 |
| 2 | 10.9 | 6:43 | 5:38 |
| 3 | 10.9 | 6:43 | 5:38 |
| 4 | 10.9 | 6:44 | 5:38 |
| 5 | 10.9 | 6:44 | 5:38 |
| 6 | 10.9 | 6:44 | 5:38 |
| 7 | 10.9 | 6:45 | 5:38 |
| 8 | 10.9 | 6:45 | 5:38 |
| 9 | 10.9 | 6:45 | 5:38 |
| 10 | 10.9 | 6:46 | 5:38 |
| 11 | 10.9 | 6:46 | 5:38 |
| 12 | 10.9 | 6:46 | 5:38 |
| 13 | 10.9 | 6:47 | 5:38 |
| 14 | 10.9 | 6:47 | 5:38 |
| 15 | 10.8 | 6:47 | 5:38 |
| 16 | 10.8 | 6:48 | 5:38 |
| 17 | 10.8 | 6:48 | 5:39 |
| 18 | 10.8 | 6:48 | 5:39 |
| 19 | 10.8 | 6:48 | 5:39 |
| 20 | 10.8 | 6:49 | 5:39 |
| 21 | 10.8 | 6:49 | 5:39 |
| 22 | 10.8 | 6:49 | 5:39 |
| 23 | 10.8 | 6:49 | 5:40 |
| 24 | 10.8 | 6:50 | 5:40 |
| 25 | 10.8 | 6:50 | 5:40 |
| 26 | 10.8 | 6:50 | 5:40 |
| 27 | 10.8 | 6:50 | 5:41 |
| 28 | 10.8 | 6:50 | 5:41 |
| 29 | 10.8 | 6:50 | 5:41 |
| 30 | 10.8 | 6:50 | 5:41 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 3.8 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.8 kWh/m² to a high of 6.5 kWh/m² in November across the year — June's 3.8 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.9 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Townsville
None of Townsville's seasonal hazards are active in June. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Townsville sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Townsville's monsoon runs January–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is June a good time to visit Townsville?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is one of the better times to visit Townsville for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Townsville in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Townsville sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 16°C. Worth packing: light clothes. About 4 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Townsville in June
The nearest coast averages about 23°C in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 17 km away) is warmest in February at about 29°C and coldest in July near 22°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 25 | Warm |
| Jun | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 23 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 24 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Townsville in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Townsville peaks around February 9 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is Townsville?
Townsville sits at 19.3°S, 146.8°E, 15 m above sea level, in Australia. The nearest listed city is Kirwan, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Townsville
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Townsville.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Townsville has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 270 m around an average of 14 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 582 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,212 m.
The land around Townsville is covered by artificial surfaces (51%) within 3 km, water (35%), trees (27%) and grassland (20%) within 16 km, and water (39%) and trees (37%) within 80 km.
Australia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 90% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $65,130
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 4.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Townsville (-19.2664°, 146.8057°, elevation 15 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).