July · Australia
Best time to visit Townsville in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Townsville in July
Average temperature 19°C, 39 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
6.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Townsville scores 6.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 15 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.
July in Townsville — middling scores, decent value
July averages 19°C (66°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 daylight hours.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Townsville in July?
- In July, Townsville averages 19°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Townsville?
- July earns a 6.9/10 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 July?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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