Are you considering a trip to Townsville in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +31°C and about 3 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 22 rainy days and 210 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+31°C
Avg. max. temperature
+19°C
Min.
+43°C
Max.
210 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Townsville has good weather in January.
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Average temperature in Townsville in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Townsville for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +30°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +32°C during the day and a minimum of +21°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +31°C.
Is Townsville warm or cold in January?
Townsville is typically hot in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +32°C to +31°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Townsville:
Climate in Townsville in January
Townsville weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+32°C
+31°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+19°C
+19°C
+19°C
Max. temperature
+42°C
+43°C
+40°C
Rainfall
100 mm
210 mm
206 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
70%
74%
76%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1007 HPa
1007 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
2
Cloudy days
7
4
4
Rainy days
19
22
22
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +32°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +31°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 100 mm to 210 mm.Humidity rises from 70% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in December to 3 in January.
Next month (February) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Townsville in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Townsville is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Townsville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 77%, leading to total precipitation of around 342 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 86 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Townsville, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Townsville wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 210 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 8 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Townsville?
This is the weather in Townsville in January 2024:
1 January
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+29°C
2 January
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+31°C
3 January
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+30°C
4 January
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+32°C
5 January
🌧️
+30°C
6 January
☁️
+30°C
7 January
☁️
+30°C
8 January
🌧️
+30°C
9 January
☁️
+31°C
10 January
☁️
+31°C
11 January
☁️
+31°C
12 January
🌧️
+31°C
13 January
🌧️
+28°C
14 January
🌧️
+25°C
15 January
🌧️
+29°C
16 January
🌧️
+29°C
17 January
🌧️
+28°C
18 January
☁️
+28°C
19 January
☁️
+31°C
20 January
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+30°C
21 January
☁️
+30°C
22 January
🌧️
+30°C
23 January
☁️
+30°C
24 January
🌧️
+31°C
25 January
🌧️
+31°C
26 January
🌧️
+31°C
27 January
🌧️
+31°C
28 January
☁️
+30°C
29 January
🌧️
+31°C
30 January
☁️
+31°C
31 January
🌧️
+31°C
In January 2024 Townsville had 1 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Townsville climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Townsville in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+28°C) and the highest in 1996 (+30°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 251 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1731 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Townsville in January:
Is January a good time to visit Townsville?
January is a really good time to go to Townsville. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Townsville.
Can you sunbathe in Townsville in January?
Absolutely, January is hot in Townsville. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Townsville rainy in January?
Townsville is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Townsville in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Townsville in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Townsville, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
