Queensland, Australia
Townsville cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Townsville in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 87°Fwarmest average high (January)
- 75°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 7%fewest rain days (August)
- 74%most rain days (February)
Weather in Townsville right now
Weather in Townsville by month
Average highs run from 75°F (24°C) in July to 87°F (31°C) in January. Rain falls on the fewest days in August and the most in February. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87 / 77°F31 / 25°C | 66% | 11 mph19 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| February | 86 / 76°F30 / 24°C | 74% | 11 mph18 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| March | 86 / 76°F30 / 25°C | 60% | 11 mph19 km/h | 84°F29°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| April | 84 / 72°F29 / 22°C | 40% | 11 mph19 km/h | 83°F28°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| May | 81 / 66°F27 / 19°C | 23% | 11 mph18 km/h | 77°F25°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| June | 78 / 62°F25 / 16°C | 17% | 10 mph17 km/h | 74°F23°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| July | 75 / 60°F24 / 16°C | 17% | 11 mph18 km/h | 73°F23°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| August | 77 / 61°F25 / 16°C | 7% | 12 mph19 km/h | 73°F23°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| September | 81 / 66°F27 / 19°C | 12% | 13 mph22 km/h | 75°F24°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| October | 84 / 72°F29 / 22°C | 16% | 12 mph20 km/h | 79°F26°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| November | 85 / 75°F30 / 24°C | 42% | 12 mph20 km/h | 82°F28°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| December | 86 / 76°F30 / 25°C | 52% | 11 mph19 km/h | 85°F29°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Townsville
6 ships from 4 cruise lines are scheduled here, 9 visits in total. The next 9:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 72026 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Calls | 18 nights from Lautoka |
| Tue, Nov 172026 | Viking VenusViking | Calls | 30 nights from Bali (Benoa) |
| Wed, Nov 252026 | NoordamHolland America Line | Calls | 35 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Sat, Nov 282026 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from Bali (Benoa) |
| Fri, Dec 42026 | Viking OrionViking | Calls | 28 nights from Laem Chabang (Bangkok) |
| Wed, Dec 92026 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Calls | 12 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Wed, Dec 162026 | Viking OrionViking | Calls | 31 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Wed, Feb 242027 | ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 149 nights from Savona |
| Sat, Mar 62027 | AmeraPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 143 nights from Hamburg |
Ships that visit Townsville
- Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises
- Viking OrionViking
- NoordamHolland America Line
- AmeraPhoenix Reisen
- ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen
- Viking VenusViking
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.