Weather
Weather in Cairns by month
The best time to visit is May–September, with average highs of 22–26°C and moderate rain. November is the warmest month (about 29°C by day) and July the coolest (15°C at night); February is the wettest (around 392 mm of rain) and August the driest.
Cairns weather by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May★ | Jun★ | Jul★ | Aug★ | Sept★ | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 28° 22° | 27° 22° | 26° 22° | 25° 20° | 24° 18° | 22° 16° | 22° 15° | 23° 15° | 26° 17° | 28° 19° | 29° 20° | 29° 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 352 | 392 | 392 | 191 | 103 | 63 | 53 | 31 | 31 | 62 | 86 | 179 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Cairns month by month
January
28°/ 22°Warm
352 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 28°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 352 mm of rain.
February
27°/ 22°Warm
392 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 27°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 392 mm of rain.
March
26°/ 22°Warm
392 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 26°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 392 mm of rain.
April
25°/ 20°Warm
191 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 25°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 191 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
May
24°/ 18°Warm
103 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 24°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 103 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
June
22°/ 16°Mild
63 mm · fairly dryPack: Light layers and a light jacket
Good trips this month
Mild and fairly dry: around 22°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 63 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
July
22°/ 15°Mild
53 mm · fairly dryPack: Light layers and a light jacket
Good trips this month
Mild and fairly dry: around 22°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 53 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
August
23°/ 15°Mild
31 mm · fairly dryPack: Light layers and a light jacket
Good trips this month
Mild and fairly dry: around 23°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 31 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
September
26°/ 17°Warm
31 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 26°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 31 mm of rain.
- This month
October
28°/ 19°Warm
62 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 28°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 62 mm of rain.
November
29°/ 20°Warm
86 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 29°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 86 mm of rain.
December
29°/ 22°Warm
179 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 29°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 179 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Cairns
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Cairns?
What's the weather like in Cairns in October?
Warm and fairly dry: around 28°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 62 mm of rain. Pack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings.
When is the best time for sightseeing in Cairns?
May–August: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for beaches and water sports in Cairns?
September–October: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Cairns?
November: average highs of about 29°C and lows of 20°C.
Which month has the most rain in Cairns?
How cold does Cairns get?
In July, the coolest month, days average 22°C and nights 15°C. Frost is rare.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Cairns Things To Do