2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Cairns in February

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

February is a wet time to visit Cairns. Cairns has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 32°C, lows of 26°C, and approximately 18 rainy days per month.

Avg High

32°C

Avg Low

26°C

Rainy days

18days

Daylight

12.7h

Is February a good time to visit Cairns?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:12 AM

Sunset

6:51 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
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

What to Pack for February

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is February a good time to visit Cairns? +

February is typically Wet for visiting Cairns, with average highs of 32°C and around 18 rainy days.

What should I pack for Cairns in February? +

With highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Cairns in February? +

Cairns typically sees around 18 rainy days in February.

How many hours of daylight are there in Cairns in February? +

In February, Cairns gets approximately 12.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is February peak season in Cairns? +

No, February is not peak season in Cairns. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Cairns? +

The best months to visit Cairns are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Australia/Brisbane)

Last Updated: January 2026

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32° / 26°
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