Cairns Vær Værmelding
Cairns weather: 23°C, klar himmel. Time for time forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Will it rain in Cairns?
Yes - rain is likely in Cairns today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 13 mm of precipitation is forecast, med the wettest days falling on tor, fre and lør.
Regnfall over the next 7 days is close til normal for oktober (13 mm against a typical 7 mm).
16-day forecast for Cairns
Maks. / Min.; Nedbør; UV
| Dag | Forhold | Maks. / Min. | Nedbør | Vind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tor, okt 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 24° / 19° | 100% · 7 mm | 28 km/h | 8 |
| fre, okt 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 25° / 20° | 88% · 3 mm | 26 km/h | 8 |
| lør, okt 3 | 🌦️ Yr | 24° / 20° | 53% · 2 mm | 24 km/h | 7 |
| søn, okt 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 26° / 19° | 23% · 1 mm | 19 km/h | 9 |
| man, okt 5 | 🌤️ Mest klart | 26° / 20° | 10% | 16 km/h | 9 |
| tir, okt 6 | ⛅ Delvis skyet | 26° / 18° | 6% | 12 km/h | 9 |
| ons, okt 7 | 🌤️ Mest klart | 26° / 18° | 10% | 10 km/h | 9 |
| tor, okt 8 | 🌤️ Mest klart | 27° / 19° | 22% | 10 km/h | 9 |
| fre, okt 9 | ⛅ Delvis skyet | 27° / 21° | 25% | 11 km/h | 9 |
| lør, okt 10 | ⛅ Delvis skyet | 27° / 19° | 14% | 10 km/h | 9 |
| søn, okt 11 | ☁️ Overskyet | 27° / 20° | 20% | 16 km/h | 9 |
| man, okt 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 26° / 21° | 18% · 1 mm | 21 km/h | 8 |
| tir, okt 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 27° / 20° | 14% · 1 mm | 20 km/h | 9 |
| ons, okt 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 27° / 22° | 14% · 2 mm | 24 km/h | 9 |
| tor, okt 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 26° / 21° | 27% · 14 mm | 23 km/h | 6 |
| fre, okt 16 | ☁️ Overskyet | 29° / 19° | 29% | 14 km/h | 9 |
What this means for Cairns
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is 3.7°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 70 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 70 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and mars - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 23°C (74°F) med klar himmel. Luftfuktighet is 60% and wind is 27 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 11:40 PM.
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 11:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
