Townsville in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Townsville in january 2025
The weather in Townsville in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
79°F
Moderate rain at times
37% of time
26%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
40% of time
33%
16%
11%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
31%
18%
18%
Weather at 3am
77°F
34%
22%
21%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Townsville in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Townsville in january.
The climate of Townsville in january is tolerable
In january in Townsville, the climate is wet (with 17.3in of precipitation over 15 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 8in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate comfortable in that area the month of january. Temperatures are up to 86°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Townsville is 83°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Townsville in january with a maximum record of 97°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 74°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 17 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 55 of the month.
On this month of january, day length in Townsville is generally 13:10. The sun rises at 05:47 and sunset is at 18:57.
With a correct climate, the month of january is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality in Australia.
Townsville: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Townsville forward, the month of february has a better weather forecast than january. more information
January: another location in Australia?
If you want to go to Australia in january, there are destinations with better weather than Townsville:
In january, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Esperance have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Sydney, Brisbane (Queensland), Hobart (Tasmania), Uluru (Ayers Rock), Fraser Island and Gold Coast have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Townsville in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 74°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 17.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (49%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 14.4in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.03km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:47 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:10 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Townsville in january 2024:
81°F to 88°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 88°F
81°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
83°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
81°F to 88°F
81°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
76°F to 86°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 88°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 88°F
81°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
77°F to 92°F
77°F to 90°F
79°F to 94°F
79°F to 83°F
83°F to 88°F
81°F to 90°F
81°F to 90°F
83°F to 94°F
83°F to 94°F
83°F to 94°F
Map: other cities in Australia in january
Cities near Townsville:
| Great Barrier Reef in january | tolerable weather |
| Bowen in january | tolerable weather |
| Innisfail in january | tolerable weather |
| Whitsunday Islands in january | tolerable weather |
| Hamilton Island in january | tolerable weather |
| Cairns in january | tolerable weather |
| Trinity Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Hughenden in january | good weather |
| Mackay in january | tolerable weather |
| Port Douglas in january | tolerable weather |
| Cape Tribulation in january | tolerable weather |
| Cooktown in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Townsville in january:
Weather data for Townsville for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Townsville. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Townsville can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Townsville.