Weather in Townsville - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Townsville, Australia: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Townsville

today🌤️ 26°💧 0.2 mm

Sun☀️ 26°💧 0.4 mm

Mon☀️ 25°💧 0.4 mm

Tue🌤️ 25°💧 0.2 mm

Wed🌧️ 25°💧 0.9 mm

Thu☁️ 24°💧 0.5 mm

Fri🌧️ 24°💧 1.1 mm

Sat🌧️ 23°💧 0.2 mm

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Thursday 10 Sept in Townsville, the forecast high is 24°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 30°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

26°Ccooler than usual

usually 27°C–30°C

cooler than 88% of similar days

night: warmer than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual

Sunday 6 Sept

26°Cexceptionally cool

usually 27°C–30°C

cooler than 91% of similar days

night: near normal rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual

Monday 7 Sept

25°Cexceptionally cool

usually 27°C–30°C

cooler than 96% of similar days

night: near normal rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual

Tuesday 8 Sept

25°Cexceptionally cool

usually 27°C–30°C

cooler than 96% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual

Wednesday 9 Sept

25°Cexceptionally cool

usually 27°C–30°C

cooler than 97% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

Thursday 10 Sept

24°Cexceptionally cool

usually 27°C–30°C

cooler than 99% of similar days

night: warmer than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: stronger than usual

Friday 11 Sept

24°Cexceptionally cool

usually 27°C–30°C

cooler than 99% of similar days

night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 1990 (26°C) and the warmest was 2000 (31°C). The current forecast averages 25°C - lower than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Townsville

Townsville - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Townsville 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

25°

around 20° at night · days with rain: 2

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

28°

around 18° at night · rain chance 12%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

29°

around 20° at night · rain chance 22%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Townsville: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 25° by day and 20° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 28° in September, and about 29° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Townsville

Saturday5 September 2026

🌤️26°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:18 · sunset 18:05 · night 20° · evening 22° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 57% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 45%

Sunday6 September 2026

☀️26°clear sky

sunrise 06:17 · sunset 18:06 · night 18° · evening 22° · rain 0.36 mm · humidity 52% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 73%

Monday7 September 2026

☀️25°clear sky

sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:06 · night 18° · evening 21° · rain 0.36 mm · humidity 52% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 6%

Tuesday8 September 2026

🌤️25°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:06 · night 21° · evening 21° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 64% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 49%

Wednesday9 September 2026

🌧️25°light rain

sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:06 · night 21° · evening 22° · rain 0.88 mm · humidity 66% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 32%

Thursday10 September 2026

☁️24°broken clouds

sunrise 06:14 · sunset 18:06 · night 20° · evening 21° · rain 0.45 mm · humidity 56% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 60%

Friday11 September 2026

🌧️24°light rain

sunrise 06:13 · sunset 18:07 · night 20° · evening 21° · rain 1.08 mm · humidity 55% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 97%

Saturday12 September 2026

🌧️23°light rain

sunrise 06:12 · sunset 18:07 · night 21° · evening 22° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 61% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%

Sunday13 September 2026

🌤️24°a few clouds

sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:07 · night 22° · evening 21° · rain 0.6 mm · humidity 59% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 16%

Monday14 September 2026

🌤️25°a few clouds

sunrise 06:10 · sunset 18:07 · night 20° · evening 21° · rain 0.33 mm · humidity 58% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 17%

Tuesday15 September 2026

☀️25°clear sky

sunrise 06:09 · sunset 18:07 · night 20° · evening 21° · rain 0.42 mm · humidity 54% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 43%

Wednesday16 September 2026

☀️25°clear sky

sunrise 06:08 · sunset 18:07 · night 20° · evening 21° · rain 0.24 mm · humidity 55% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 1%

Thursday17 September 2026

☀️26°clear sky

sunrise 06:08 · sunset 18:08 · night 20° · evening 21° · rain 1.77 mm · humidity 54% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 1%

Friday18 September 2026

☀️26°clear sky

sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:08 · night 20° · evening 21° · rain 0.69 mm · humidity 58% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 2%

Saturday19 September 2026

☀️27°clear sky

sunrise 06:06 · sunset 18:08 · night 20° · evening 21° · humidity 49% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 4%

Sunday20 September 2026

🌤️25°a few clouds

sunrise 06:05 · sunset 18:08 · night 20° · evening 21° · humidity 57% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 14%

UV index in Townsville - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Townsville is 8 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Sea temperature - Townsville

Water today

24°C

Week avg

24°C

Waves today

0.3 m

How's the water?

pleasant

16-day sea temperature forecast:

5.09 24°C6.09 24°C7.09 24°C8.09 24°C9.09 24°C10.09 24°C11.09 23°C12.09 23°C13.09 23°C

Average sea temperature through the year:

Jan 30°CFeb 30°CMar 29°CApr 28°CMay 25°CJun 23°CJul 23°CAug 23°CSep 25°COct 27°CNov 29°CDec 30°C

Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Air quality and smog in Townsville

Air quality in Townsville is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 7 µg/m³, PM10: 10.9 µg/m³.

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Townsville	7	10.9	very good

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 11:00).

Townsville weather through the year

Warmest, driest months on average: April, May, June, July.

Upcoming public holidays in Australia: Christmas Day — 25 December · St. Stephen's Day — 28 December · New Year's Day — 1 January.

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FAQ - Townsville weather

What is the weather like in Townsville today?

Today it is about 26° during the day and 20° at night, scattered clouds.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Townsville?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.