Townsville weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Fair
Best time to visit: May – October
What is the weather like in Townsville in February?
In February, Townsville is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 266 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Townsville.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 46 | 45 | 58 |
| Day | 31° | 30° | 30° |
| Night | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Sun | 8 h | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 18 | 18 | 14 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 12 h 44 min06:05 – 18:49
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 14 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10Australia/Brisbane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %60 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in February
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Townsville in February: quick answers
Is Townsville hot in February?
Yes. In February, Townsville is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Townsville in February?
Yes. In February the sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Townsville in February?
It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 266 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences