Cairns weather and climate in 2024
Day
28 °C
Night
20 °C
Sea
26 °C
Precipitation
82 mm
in month
Rainy days
13 days
in month
Daylight
11 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
70 %
Day
28 °C
Night
20 °C
Sea
26 °C
Precipitation
82 mm
in month
Rainy days
13 days
in month
Daylight
11 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
70 %
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Weather overview
Cairns (Australia) is a place with a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 26 °C (78 °F) in July to 32 °C (89 °F) in December. The least rainy month in Cairns is September with its 6 days of rain, the rainiest month is February, when it rains 19 days. Temperatures during the night go from 17 °C (62 °F) in July to 24 °C (75 °F) in February.
January weather
The wet season is about to start in Cairns. The number of rainy days rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 19 days, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed too, with its value being 370 mm (14.58 in). The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value being 7 hours.
February weather
The wet season continues in Cairns. The maximum of the number of rainy days is observable, with its value being 19 days, and the rainfall amount reaches its maximum too, the value of this measure is 461 mm (18.16 in). The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed, the value of this measure is 6 hours. The minimum of the wind speed can be noticed in this month. The maximum of the night temperature is observable, its value is 24 °C (75 °F).
March weather
The wet season is close to its peak in Cairns. The day temperature descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 31 °C (87 °F), and the night temperature descent's start could be observed too, the value of this measure is 23 °C (73 °F). The number of rainy days starts to descent, with its value being 18 days, and the rainfall amount starts to descent as well, the value of this measure is 374 mm (14.74 in).
April weather
The ongoing wet season is noticeable in Cairns. The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, the value of this measure is 16 days, and the rainfall amount continues to descent too, its value is 228 mm (8.98 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 22 °C (71 °F), and the descent of the day temperature can be observed too, the value of this measure is 30 °C (85 °F).
May weather
The day temperature continues to descent, the value of this measure is 28 °C (82 °F) in Cairns, and the descent of the night temperature can be observed as well, with its value of 20 °C (68 °F). The rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 82 mm (3.23 in), and the number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month too, its value is 13 days.
June weather
The number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 8 days in Cairns, and the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed too, the value of this measure is 42 mm (1.66 in). The day temperature continues to descent, with its value being 26 °C (79 °F), and the night temperature continues to descent too, its value is 18 °C (64 °F). The day length reaches its minimum, its value is 11 hours. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise, with its value of 7 hours.
July weather
The tourist season is about to start in Cairns, and the dry season is at its beginning too. The day temperature reaches its minimum, its value is 26 °C (78 °F), and the minimum of the night temperature can be noticed too in this month. The rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 32 mm (1.28 in).
August weather
The day temperature starts to rise in this month in Cairns. The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, its value is 6 days, while the minimum of the rainfall amount is observable, its value is 31 mm (1.20 in). There is pending tourist season, and the dry season continues as well. The maximum of the wind speed can be noticed, the value of this measure is 6.
September weather
The tourist season is taking place in Cairns, and the ongoing dry season is noticeable too in September. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 29 °C (83 °F), while the night temperature rise's start could be observed, with its value of 19 °C (66 °F). The rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, its value is 40 mm (1.56 in), while the minimum of the number of rainy days can be noticed, the value of this measure is 6 days.
October weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 30 °C (86 °F) in Cairns. The tourist season is close to its peak, and the dry season continues as well. The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, its value is 7 days, while the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed, its value is 59 mm (2.33 in). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, with its value being 8 hours.
November weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 31 °C (88 °F) in Cairns, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, its value is 22 °C (72 °F). The number of rainy days continues to rise, with its value being 10 days, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed too, with its value being 123 mm (4.84 in).
December weather
The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value being 14 days in Cairns, and the rainfall amount continues to rise too, with its value of 190 mm (7.50 in). The maximum of the day temperature is observable, with its value of 32 °C (89 °F), while the night temperature continues to rise, with its value of 23 °C (74 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent. The day length reaches its maximum, with its value of 13 hours.
FAQs
How humid is Cairns in February?
Humidity in Cairns in February is 72 %.
How many sunny hours can I expect in March in Cairns?
There is an average length of sunshine of 6 hours per day in Cairns in March.
How windy is Cairns in April?
An average wind scale that can be expected in Cairns in April is 5.
Is May part of the wet season in Cairns?
No, there is no wet season in Cairns in May - you can expect 13 days of rain during the month.
What is the air temperature in Cairns in June at night?
The average night temperature in Cairns in June is 18 °C (64 °F). This temperature is pleasant for a wide range of evening, night, and morning activities from sports to sitting outside in restaurants or evening walks. In absolute terms, the decrease compared to the last month is 2 °C (36 °F).
Are there good conditions to visit in Cairns in July?
July is one of the best months to visit Cairns. The temperature during the day will be nice 26 °C (78 °F). The temperature of the sea will be perfect at 23 °C (74 °F). You can expect just 8 days of rain during the month, taking an umbrella is not necessary. The temperature of 17 °C (62 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What is the sea temperature in August in Cairns?
The temperature of the sea in Cairns in August is 24 °C (74 °F). This warm sea is nice for swimming, maybe cold for some, but most people can spend a long time in it.
What is the temperature in Cairns during the day in September?
The average daily temperature in Cairns in September is 29 °C (83 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. That's 2 °C (36 °F) more than in the previous month. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
Is it hot in October in Cairns?
In October in Cairns, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
Is November part of the dry season in Cairns?
No, November is not a dry month in Cairns, expect rain approximately 10 days in a month.
How many rainy days can I expect in December in Cairns?
In Cairns in December, we can expect 14 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 3.2 days of the week, or in general - 46 % days.
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.