Top Attractions in Cairns
Cairns travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
Top attractions in Cairns
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Coordinates: 16°55′7″S 145°46′41.2″E (-16.9186, 145.7781)
Summary
Cairns is a city in Queensland. Cairns is known for Great Barrier Reef gateway. It has a population of about 153.000.
Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Cairns with clear sky. It feels like 82°F. Today runs from 68°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 18%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Cairns is June, July, August, September, October and November. The climate is tropical. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 65°F.
Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 76°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Cairns today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Best time to visit Cairns
Go in June, July, August, September, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cairns?
Cairns is a city in Queensland. Its coordinates are -16.9186, 145.7781. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Cairns right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 63% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cairns?
June, July, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Cairns, which has a tropical climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cairns in?
Cairns observes Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10:00). The local time is 2:02 PM.
How many people live in Cairns?
Cairns has a population of approximately 153.000.
What are the top things to do in Cairns?
Popular options include Great Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef.
What places are in Cairns?
Cairns covers 1 places in this atlas, including Great Barrier Reef.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 2:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
