Athletics at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games – Women's javelin throw

The women's javelin throw at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games as part of the athletics programme was held at the Perry Lakes Stadium on Thursday 29 November 1962.

The event was won by Englishwoman Sue Platt with a throw of 164 ft 10 ¹⁄₂ in (50.25 m). Platt won by 2 ft 1 in (64 cm), ahead of her fellow countrywoman Rosemary Morgan and the defending champion Anna Pazera from Australia who won the bronze medal.