Cairns weather in October 2024

Expect 29°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 9 hours of sunshine per day in Cairns in October. Check more long-term weather averages for Cairns in October before you book your next holiday to Queensland in 2024/2025.

29
29°C max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
4
4 days with some rainfall
20
20°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
45
45 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
26
26°C sea temperature

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The October weather guide for Queensland (Cairns) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)

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How hot is it in Cairns in October?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 29°C in Cairns in October with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 20°C at night.

How sunny is it in Cairns in October?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Cairns in October - that's 68% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Cairns in October?

The average sea temperature around Cairns in October is 26°C.

Does it rain in Cairns in October?

There are usually 4 days with some rain in Cairns in October and the average monthly rainfall is 45mm.

Cairns October sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Cairns in October 2024. Select a month to view Cairns sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Tuesday, 1st October 2024	05:59	18:14
Wednesday, 16th October 2024	05:48	18:17
Thursday, 31st October 2024	05:39	18:22

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