Cairns Climate (Weather Averages)

The Climate Guide for Cairns, Queensland is perfect for planning your holiday. Monthly weather averages give the best indication of what the weather is usually like for every month of the year including figures for temperature, rainfall and sunshine.

Cairns Weather Queensland Summary Cairns Climate Cairns Today Cairns Forecast Cairns When Best
Cairns Weather Queensland Summary Cairns Climate Cairns Today Cairns Forecast Cairns When Best
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Max Daytime Temperature (°C) 32°C (90°F) Max Daytime Temperature in January in Cairns 31°C (88°F) Max Daytime Temperature in February in Cairns 31°C (88°F) Max Daytime Temperature in March in Cairns 29°C (84°F) Max Daytime Temperature in April in Cairns 28°C (82°F) Max Daytime Temperature in May in Cairns 26°C (79°F) Max Daytime Temperature in June in Cairns 25°C (77°F) Max Daytime Temperature in July in Cairns 26°C (79°F) Max Daytime Temperature in August in Cairns 28°C (82°F) Max Daytime Temperature in September in Cairns 30°C (86°F) Max Daytime Temperature in October in Cairns 31°C (88°F) Max Daytime Temperature in November in Cairns 32°C (90°F) Max Daytime Temperature in December in Cairns
Min Night-time Temperature (°C) 24°C (75°F) Min Night-time Temperature in January in Cairns 24°C (75°F) Min Night-time Temperature in February in Cairns 23°C (73°F) Min Night-time Temperature in March in Cairns 21°C (70°F) Min Night-time Temperature in April in Cairns 20°C (68°F) Min Night-time Temperature in May in Cairns 17°C (63°F) Min Night-time Temperature in June in Cairns 16°C (61°F) Min Night-time Temperature in July in Cairns 17°C (63°F) Min Night-time Temperature in August in Cairns 18°C (64°F) Min Night-time Temperature in September in Cairns 20°C (68°F) Min Night-time Temperature in October in Cairns 22°C (72°F) Min Night-time Temperature in November in Cairns 23°C (73°F) Min Night-time Temperature in December in Cairns
Hours of Sunshine (Daily) 7 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (51% of Daylight Hours) in January in Cairns 6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (48% of Daylight Hours) in February in Cairns 6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (51% of Daylight Hours) in March in Cairns 6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (55% of Daylight Hours) in April in Cairns 6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (56% of Daylight Hours) in May in Cairns 7 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (66% of Daylight Hours) in June in Cairns 7 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (63% of Daylight Hours) in July in Cairns 8 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (68% of Daylight Hours) in August in Cairns 8 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (67% of Daylight Hours) in September in Cairns 9 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (68% of Daylight Hours) in October in Cairns 8 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (64% of Daylight Hours) in November in Cairns 8 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (59% of Daylight Hours) in December in Cairns
Hours of Daylight (Daily) 13 Hours of Daylight in January in Cairns 13 Hours of Daylight in February in Cairns 12 Hours of Daylight in March in Cairns 12 Hours of Daylight in April in Cairns 11 Hours of Daylight in May in Cairns 11 Hours of Daylight in June in Cairns 11 Hours of Daylight in July in Cairns 12 Hours of Daylight in August in Cairns 12 Hours of Daylight in September in Cairns 12 Hours of Daylight in October in Cairns 13 Hours of Daylight in November in Cairns 13 Hours of Daylight in December in Cairns
Heat and Humidity Discomfort High Heat & Humidity in January in Cairns High Heat & Humidity in February in Cairns High Heat & Humidity in March in Cairns Moderate Heat & Humidity in April in Cairns Moderate Heat & Humidity in May in Cairns Low Heat & Humidity in June in Cairns Low Heat & Humidity in July in Cairns Low Heat & Humidity in August in Cairns Moderate Heat & Humidity in September in Cairns Moderate Heat & Humidity in October in Cairns High Heat & Humidity in November in Cairns High Heat & Humidity in December in Cairns
Days with some Rainfall 13 Days with some Rainfall in January in Cairns 14 Days with some Rainfall in February in Cairns 13 Days with some Rainfall in March in Cairns 10 Days with some Rainfall in April in Cairns 8 Days with some Rainfall in May in Cairns 6 Days with some Rainfall in June in Cairns 6 Days with some Rainfall in July in Cairns 4 Days with some Rainfall in August in Cairns 3 Days with some Rainfall in September in Cairns 4 Days with some Rainfall in October in Cairns 5 Days with some Rainfall in November in Cairns 9 Days with some Rainfall in December in Cairns
Monthly Rainfall (mm) 472 mm (18.6 inches) Monthly Rainfall in January in Cairns 491 mm (19.3 inches) Monthly Rainfall in February in Cairns 484 mm (19.1 inches) Monthly Rainfall in March in Cairns 265 mm (10.4 inches) Monthly Rainfall in April in Cairns 136 mm (5.4 inches) Monthly Rainfall in May in Cairns 69 mm (2.7 inches) Monthly Rainfall in June in Cairns 42 mm (1.7 inches) Monthly Rainfall in July in Cairns 38 mm (1.5 inches) Monthly Rainfall in August in Cairns 46 mm (1.8 inches) Monthly Rainfall in September in Cairns 50 mm (2.0 inches) Monthly Rainfall in October in Cairns 117 mm (4.6 inches) Monthly Rainfall in November in Cairns 211 mm (8.3 inches) Monthly Rainfall in December in Cairns
UV Index (Maximum) UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in January in Cairns UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in February in Cairns UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in March in Cairns UV (Maximum) Index 11 (Extreme) in April in Cairns UV (Maximum) Index 8 (Very High) in May in Cairns UV (Maximum) Index 7 (High) in June in Cairns UV (Maximum) Index 7 (High) in July in Cairns UV (Maximum) Index 9 (Very High) in August in Cairns UV (Maximum) Index 11 (Extreme) in September in Cairns UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in October in Cairns UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in November in Cairns UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in December in Cairns
Sea Temperature (°C) 29°C (84°F) Sea Temperature in January in Cairns 29°C (84°F) Sea Temperature in February in Cairns 28°C (82°F) Sea Temperature in March in Cairns 28°C (82°F) Sea Temperature in April in Cairns 26°C (79°F) Sea Temperature in May in Cairns 25°C (77°F) Sea Temperature in June in Cairns 24°C (75°F) Sea Temperature in July in Cairns 24°C (75°F) Sea Temperature in August in Cairns 25°C (77°F) Sea Temperature in September in Cairns 26°C (79°F) Sea Temperature in October in Cairns 27°C (81°F) Sea Temperature in November in Cairns 28°C (82°F) Sea Temperature in December in Cairns
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Cairns Climate Zone

Cairns has a hot tropical climate with a short dry season.
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Cairns Weather by Month
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