When to go to Townsville

Townsville is a popular tourist's attraction. Tourists visit his celebrated city in Queensland throughout the year because of its pleasant climate. When to go to Townsville is a popular question among the travelers.

Townsville enjoys a tropical climate but unlike other tropical regions it does not have heavy rainfall. It boasts a superb climate with more than eight hours of sunshine each day. On average, Townsville experiences 320 days of sunshine each year. The South Eastern trade winds predominate the winter months and as a result Townsville enjoys mostly fine weather. The winters are characterized by blue skies, warm days and cool nights. It even gets a few days of showery weather during winters. The winters are the best time to go. The summer months are characterized by hot and humid weather accompanied with "build-up" thunderstorms starting in late October or November. Bursts of monsoon showers are experienced from late December through until early April. Townsville gets the highest rainfall during this time. It is also the season of Tropical Cyclones can threaten the region. Try avoiding coming here during his time because of the intense heat and cyclone. November to April is called the wet seasons. The average annual rainfall is 1143mm on an average 91 rain days, most of which falls in these six months. Carry an umbrella and sunscreen lotion during the summer months. But most important, carry water wherever you go in order to avoid dehydration. In winter months carry the necessary warm clothes. You can also plan your visit in accordance to the calendar of events in Townville. Townsville is well renowned as the events capital of North Queensland. It has an exciting annual calendar of sporting events, cultural festivals, performing arts and community events. The New Year Eve and the Australian Day on 26 th are the popular events for the month of January. April's calendar is full of events and festivals like Good Friday, Easter Monday, Charters Towers Heritage Week and others. The Palm Creek Folk Festival in June is a vibrant and colorful festival held in the lush tropical grounds of the Mountain View Lake Eco Park. It goes on for four days and three nights.

So, When to go to Townsville totally depends on which festival you want to attend or when you desire to go because you can come here anytime of the year.

Hotels in Townsville
Ibis Hotel	Seagulls Resort
Oaks Anchorage Hotel	City Oasis Inn Hotel
Mercure Inn Hotel	B.w Casino City Motor Inn