Weather in Townsville, Queensland, Australia in January
In an average January, Townsville sees a daily high around 32°C and a low around 24°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 32°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 35°C |
| Average low | 24°C |
| Typical low range | 23°C to 26°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
43°C
1994-01-05
Lowest
25°C
1991-01-13
Low
Highest
29°C
1994-01-07
Lowest
19°C
2001-01-05
Feels-like
Highest
67°C
1994-01-05
Lowest
25°C
1991-01-13
Humidity
Highest
26.1 g/m³
2024-01-31
Lowest
14.3 g/m³
2003-01-09
Wind
Highest
58 km/h
2024-01-25
Lowest
7 km/h
2011-01-08
Precip
Wettest
571 mm
1981
Driest
24 mm
1988
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