Cairns: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Cairns. Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Cairns has a warm climate with average yearly highs of 27°C, lows of 23°C, and approximately 15 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Cairns is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is moderate
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 25°C | 22 | Wet |
| February | 32°C | 26°C | 18 | Wet |
| March | 29°C | 25°C | 23 | Wet |
| April | 28°C | 24°C | 17 | Excellent (best) |
| May | 25°C | 21°C | 16 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 24°C | 21°C | 16 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 24°C | 19°C | 9 | Excellent (best) |
| August | 25°C | 20°C | 8 | Excellent (best) |
| September | 25°C | 21°C | 12 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 27°C | 23°C | 7 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 29°C | 24°C | 9 | Good |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 20 | Wet |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 24°C
Low: 20°C
Rainy days: 11 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 27°C
Low: 23°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 31°C
Low: 25°C
Rainy days: 20 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 27°C
Low: 23°C
Rainy days: 19 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 30°C | 25°C | 22 | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 32°C | 26°C | 18 | Wet | View Details → |
| March | 29°C | 25°C | 23 | Wet | View Details → |
| April (best) | 28°C | 24°C | 17 | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 25°C | 21°C | 16 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 24°C | 21°C | 16 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 24°C | 19°C | 9 | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 25°C | 20°C | 8 | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 25°C | 21°C | 12 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 27°C | 23°C | 7 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 29°C | 24°C | 9 | Good | View Details → |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 20 | Wet | View Details → |
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Cairns have?
Cairns has a Warm climate with average yearly temperatures of 27°C (highs) and 23°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Cairns?
The best time to visit Cairns is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when temperatures average around 28°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Cairns?
The hottest month in Cairns is February with average highs of 32°C, while the coldest is July with average lows of 19°C.
When is the rainy season in Cairns?
Cairns sees the most rain in March (23 rainy days), while October is the driest month (7 rainy days).
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