Best time to visit Cairns

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When is the best time to visit Cairns?

The best time to visit Cairns is August and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Cairns88
    Jan
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Cairns88
    Feb
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Cairns86
    Mar
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Cairns84
    Apr
  • 81°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Cairns81
    May
  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Cairns77
    Jun
  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Cairns77
    Jul
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Cairns79
    Aug
  • 81°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Cairns81
    Sep
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Cairns84
    Oct
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Cairns86
    Nov
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Cairns88
    Dec

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The weather guide for Queensland (Cairns) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Cairns?

The hottest time of year in Cairns is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 88°F with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Cairns?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Cairns with 17.4 inches on average. There are normally 13 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Cairns?

The sunniest time of year in Cairns is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Cairns?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Cairns in February when the water temperature reaches 84°F.

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