Best Time en Visit Cairns
Beste reistijd Cairns: juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and november. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Cairns
Go in juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and november. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and maart – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in Cairns month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 31° | 25° | 454 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | 30° | 25° | 343 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 29° | 24° | 469 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 28° | 23° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 26° | 22° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 25° | 20° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 25° | 19° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 25° | 19° | 36 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 20° | 51 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 28° | 22° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 29° | 24° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 30° | 25° | 535 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Tropical. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Cairns compares met 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 |
Beste reistijd each attraction in Cairns
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and maart – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Cairns is a city in Queensland. Cairns is known for Great Barrier Reef gateway. Er wonen ongeveer 153.000.
Op dit moment is het 26°C (78°F) in Cairns met overwegend helder. Het voelt als 27°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 18°C en 27°C. De kans op neerslag is 2%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.4/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Cairns is juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and november. Het klimaat is tropical. januari, februari and maart zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. januari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 31°C, terwijl augustus is de koudste maand, met minima rond 19°C.
Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Great Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 27°C is 1.5°C below the 28°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 6 PM en 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Cairns today at 9.6/10. 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.
Weer in Cairns nu
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 11:36 AM, okt 6 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 27° / 21°
Bewolkt · 16% rain · wind 14 km/h
🌦️ 28° / 22°
Lichte motregen · 8% rain · wind 18 km/h
Dingen om te doen in Cairns
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Cairns.
Quick facts about Cairns
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Land | Australië |
| Continent | Oceanië |
| Coördinaten | 16°55′7″S 145°46′41.2″E (-16.9186, 145.7781) |
| Bevolking | 153.000 |
| Known for | Great Barrier Reef gateway |
| Lokale tijd | 11:36 AM (UTC+10:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and november |
| Klimaat | 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 Oceanië.
What is the weather like in Cairns nu?
It is currently 26°C (78°F) met overwegend helder. Luchtvochtigheid is 61% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Cairns?
juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and november offer the most comfortable conditions in Cairns, which has a tropical climate. januari, februari and maart are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cairns in?
Cairns observes Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10:00). The lokale tijd is 11:36 AM.
How many people live in Cairns?
Cairns has a population of approximately 153.000.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 11:36 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
