Weather in Townsville in August
In an average August, Townsville sees a daily high around 25°C and a low around 14°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°C to 27°C |
| Average low | 14°C |
| Typical low range | 10°C to 17°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2025-08-29
Lowest
15°C
1995-08-06
Low
Highest
21°C
2010-08-18
Lowest
5°C
2012-08-11
Feels-like
Highest
38°C
2000-08-31
Lowest
1°C
1990-08-02
Humidity
Highest
19.1 g/m³
2021-08-30
Lowest
3.5 g/m³
1996-08-19
Wind
Highest
24 km/h
2026-08-31
Lowest
5 km/h
2008-08-02
Gust
Highest
61 km/h
1995-08-17
Lowest
17 km/h
2012-08-19
Precip
Wettest
113 mm
1998
Driest
1 mm
1990
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