Townsville weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
What is the weather like in Townsville in October?
In October, Townsville is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Townsville.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 99 | 85 | 71 |
| Day | 27° | 29° | 30° |
| Night | 19° | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | 24° | 26° | 27° |
| Sun | 10 h | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 4 | 5 | 9 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min05:43 – 18:14
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 17 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10Australia/Brisbane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %75 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
Townsville in October: quick answers
Is Townsville hot in October?
Yes. In October, Townsville is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 22 °C. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Townsville in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Townsville in October?
Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm.
Townsville month by month
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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