September · Australia
Best time to visit Townsville in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Townsville in September
Average temperature 24°C, 5 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
9.9/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
September in Townsville scores 9.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 24°C, 5 mm of rain, and roughly 27 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.
September ranks 2nd of 12 for Townsville — one of the best windows
With 24°C (75°F) on average, September delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
At just 5 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Townsville at 9.9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind October at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Townsville in September?
- In September, Townsville averages 24°C, 5 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.9/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Townsville?
- September earns a 9.9/10 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 September?
- Expect about 5 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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