Moving house in the Townsville wet season
February is the wettest month in Townsville, averaging 312.9 mm at Townsville Aero, and every month from May to October averages under 35 mm. If you must move in summer, book a backup date, pack into plastic tubs, ask how the crew protects furniture, and check QLDTraffic for road closures on the day.
How wet is the wet season?
Very. At Townsville Aero, the Bureau of Meteorology's long-term averages show 274.4 mm in January, 312.9 mm in February and 197.9 mm in March, against an annual average of 1,164.7 mm. February averages 12.7 days with at least 1 mm of rain. From May to October, no month averages more than 34 mm.
The 2019 flood
Townsville's wet season can also bring flooding. After the February 2019 monsoon flood, the Queensland Reconstruction Authority's April 2019 damage audit recorded these homes with severe damage in the worst-affected suburbs:
| Suburb | Severe | Moderate |
|---|---|---|
| Idalia | 420 | 405 |
| Annandale | 121 | 24 |
| Rosslea | 94 | 77 |
| Hermit Park | 83 | 203 |
| Mundingburra | 46 | 38 |
If you are moving into one of these suburbs, ask about the property's flood history, and avoid storing boxes on the floor of a ground-level garage or under the house.
Planning a move between December and April
- Book early and keep a backup date. Rain on the day can slow loading or stop it.
- Ask the removalist how they protect furniture between the door and the truck: blankets, plastic wrap, a ramp cover.
- Pack into plastic tubs where you can, especially papers, photos and electronics.
- Clear a covered path from the front door to where the truck will park, if the house has one.
- Check QLDTraffic for road closures on the morning of the move, and again before the truck leaves for the second address.
- Keep a towel and a mop at each end for wet floors, and lay down old sheets on carpet.
Cyclone warnings
If a cyclone watch or warning is issued for the coast, follow the advice of emergency services and the Bureau of Meteorology. A move is easy to reschedule; agree with the removalist ahead of time how a weather cancellation works and whether any deposit carries over.
Bond cleaning in summer
Book the bond clean with enough time before the final inspection, and see local removals for planning the move itself.
Related services
Sources: Bureau of Meteorology, climate statistics for Townsville Aero; Queensland Reconstruction Authority, damage assessment by suburb, North and Far North Queensland monsoon trough 2019; QLDTraffic, road conditions.
Last checked: 2026-10-30.