For those searching for an ideal October holiday with excellent weather, Townsville is a perfect choice. Average maximum temperatures are +30°C. Expect about 9 sunny days, making it the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine. It's worth noting that there may be some rainfall, with an average of 20 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. So, take your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it looks like amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+14°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
20 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Townsville has great weather in October.
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Average temperature in Townsville in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Townsville for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +30°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +33°C during the day and a minimum of +17°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +30°C.
Is Townsville warm or cold in October?
Townsville is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +19°C to +22°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Townsville:
Climate in Townsville in October
Townsville weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+30°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+10°C
+14°C
+17°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+36°C
+41°C
Rainfall
8 mm
20 mm
51 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
67%
68%
69%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
12
9
6
Cloudy days
10
11
9
Rainy days
8
11
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as great as in September.It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +28°C to +30°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 8 mm to 20 mm.Humidity rises from 67% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in September to 9 in October.
Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Townsville in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 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 October, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Townsville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 16%, leading to total precipitation of around 8 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 October in Townsville?
This is the weather in Townsville in October 2024:
1 October
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+27°C
2 October
🌧️
+27°C
3 October
☁️
+28°C
4 October
☁️
+29°C
5 October
☀️
+31°C
6 October
🌧️
+31°C
7 October
☁️
+28°C
8 October
☁️
+29°C
9 October
☁️
+28°C
10 October
☀️
+29°C
11 October
☁️
+30°C
12 October
☁️
+29°C
13 October
☀️
+30°C
14 October
☁️
+31°C
15 October
☀️
+30°C
16 October
☁️
+31°C
17 October
☀️
+33°C
18 October
☁️
+30°C
19 October
☁️
+28°C
20 October
☁️
+29°C
21 October
☀️
+30°C
22 October
☀️
+30°C
23 October
☀️
+32°C
24 October
☀️
+31°C
25 October
☀️
+31°C
26 October
☀️
+32°C
27 October
☀️
+32°C
28 October
☁️
+30°C
29 October
☁️
+28°C
30 October
☁️
+30°C
31 October
☁️
+30°C
In October 2024 Townsville had 12 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Townsville climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Townsville in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Townsville?
Yes, October is a great time to go to Townsville, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Townsville.
Can you sunbathe in Townsville in October?
October is warm in Townsville. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Townsville rainy in October?
Townsville is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Townsville in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Townsville in October, 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.
