Cairns Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Cairns: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Cairns month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 31° | 25° | 454 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrero | 30° | 25° | 343 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marzo | 29° | 24° | 469 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 28° | 23° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| may | 26° | 22° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junio | 25° | 20° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julio | 25° | 19° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 25° | 19° | 36 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septiembre | 26° | 20° | 51 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octubre | 28° | 22° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| noviembre | 29° | 24° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| diciembre | 30° | 25° | 535 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Tropical. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cairns
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Cairns compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cairns.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Douglas | 59 km | 25°C | about the same | 3038 mm |
| Great Barrier Reef | 254 km | 26°C | +1°C warmer | 1809 mm |
| Whitehaven Beach | 508 km | 24°C | 1°C cooler | 1549 mm |
Clima by attraction in Cairns
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Mejor época para visitar Cairns
Go in junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre and noviembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and marzo – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cairns
Today is about average for octubre. The forecast high of 28°C is in line con the 28°C typical for this month.
A 82% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 6°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What a pack, what a skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and marzo – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Cairns is a city in Queensland. Cairns is known for Great Barrier Reef gateway. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 153.000.
Ahora mismo hay 24°C (75°F) in Cairns con parcialmente nublado. La sensación térmica es de 28°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 22°C a 28°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 82%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 7.9/10 – buenas condiciones.
La mejor época para visitar Cairns is junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre and noviembre. El clima es tropical. enero, febrero and marzo suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. enero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 31°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 19°C.
Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Great Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for octubre. The forecast high of 28°C is in line con the 28°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cairns today at 9.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Cairns
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| País | Australia |
| Continente | Oceanía |
| Coordenadas | 16°55′7″S 145°46′41.2″E (-16.9186, 145.7781) |
| Población | 153.000 |
| Known for | Great Barrier Reef gateway |
| Hora local | 12:58 AM (UTC+10:00) |
| Mejores meses | junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre and noviembre |
| Clima | Tropical |
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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 Oceanía.
What is the weather like in Cairns ahora mismo?
It is currently 24°C (75°F) con parcialmente nublado. Humedad is 84% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Cairns?
junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre and noviembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Cairns, which has a tropical climate. enero, febrero and marzo are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cairns in?
Cairns observes Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10:00). The hora local is 12:58 AM.
How many people live in Cairns?
Cairns has a population of approximately 153.000.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 octubre 23, 2026 at 12:58 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
