August · Australia
Best time to visit Townsville in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Townsville in August
Average temperature 21°C, 18 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Townsville scores 8.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 21°C, 18 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Townsville is North Queensland’s reef-and-army city-Magnetic Island ferries and dry-tropics sunshine. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
August is one of the strongest months in Townsville (5th)
With 21°C (69°F) on average, August delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
With around 18 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Townsville at 8.8/10 (5th of 12), just behind October at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Townsville in August?
- In August, Townsville averages 21°C, 18 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Townsville?
- August earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Townsville in August?
- Expect about 18 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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