Climate Insights for Charters Towers

The climate in Charters Towers is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 662mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 175mm of rainfall. Charters Towers is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, November, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperatures in Charters Towers vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Charters Towers is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 662mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 175mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 5mm. That's 170mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Charters Towers is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Charters Towers, which began on March 20, 2026. Charters Towers is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Charters Towers is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 21mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Charters Towers based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.