Cairns Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Cairns: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Cairns month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 31° | 25° | 454 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | 30° | 25° | 343 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 29° | 24° | 469 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 28° | 23° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 26° | 22° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 25° | 20° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 25° | 19° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 25° | 19° | 36 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 20° | 51 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 28° | 22° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 29° | 24° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 30° | 25° | 535 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Tropical. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cairns
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Cairns compares med 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 |
Klima by attraction in Cairns
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke Cairns
Go in juni, juli, august, september, oktober and november. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and mars - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cairns
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is 3.6°C below the 28°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Vindkast til 69 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 6°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 69 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and mars - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Cairns is a city in Queensland. Cairns is known for Great Barrier Reef gateway. Befolkningen er rundt 153.000.
Akkurat nå er det 22°C (71°F) in Cairns med light drizzle. Det føles som 22°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 19°C til 24°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - greit — planlegg etter været.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Cairns is juni, juli, august, september, oktober and november. Klimaet er tropical. januar, februar and mars tend til be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month med average highs near 31°C, while august is the coldest med lows near 19°C.
Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is 3.6°C below the 28°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 6 PM til 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cairns today at 8.8/10. Vindkast til 69 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Land | Australia |
| Kontinent | Oseania |
| Koordinater | 16°55′7″S 145°46′41.2″E (-16.9186, 145.7781) |
| Befolkning | 153.000 |
| Known for | Great Barrier Reef gateway |
| Lokal tid | 10:02 AM (UTC+10:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli, august, september, oktober and november |
| Klima | 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 Oseania.
What is the weather like in Cairns akkurat nå?
It is currently 22°C (71°F) med light drizzle. Luftfuktighet is 87% and wind is 20 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Cairns?
juni, juli, august, september, oktober and november offer the most comfortable conditions in Cairns, which has a tropical climate. januar, februar and mars 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 10:02 AM.
How many people live in Cairns?
Cairns has a population of approximately 153.000.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 1, 2026 at 10:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
