Cairns Clima and Average Tempo
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.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | 31° | 25° | 454 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| fevereiro | 30° | 25° | 343 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| março | 29° | 24° | 469 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 28° | 23° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 26° | 22° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junho | 25° | 20° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julho | 25° | 19° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 25° | 19° | 36 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| setembro | 26° | 20° | 51 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| outubro | 28° | 22° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| novembro | 29° | 24° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| dezembro | 30° | 25° | 535 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Tropical. Fonte: 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 com 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
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Melhor época para visitar Cairns
Go in junho, julho, agosto, setembro, outubro and novembro. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janeiro, fevereiro and março – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cairns
Today is about average for outubro. The forecast high of 28°C is in line com the 28°C typical for this month.
A 88% 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 dezembro a fevereiro.
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 – 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Alto-factor sunscreen and a long-sleeve sun layer for midday
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- Avoid unshaded sightseeing between 10am and 4pm – the Índice UV peaks at 9.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janeiro, fevereiro and março – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Cairns is a city in Queensland. Cairns is known for Great Barrier Reef gateway. Tem uma população de cerca de 153.000.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 27°C (81°F) in Cairns com predominantemente limpo. A sensação térmica é de 32°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 21°C a 28°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 88%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 7.3/10 – boas condições.
A melhor época para visitar Cairns is junho, julho, agosto, setembro, outubro and novembro. O clima é tropical. janeiro, fevereiro and março costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. janeiro é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 31°C, enquanto agosto é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de 19°C.
Entre os destaques próximos estão Great Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef.
Em termos simples. Today is about average for outubro. The forecast high of 28°C is in line com 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 9.2/10. 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 | Austrália |
| Continente | Oceania |
| Coordenadas | 16°55′7″S 145°46′41.2″E (-16.9186, 145.7781) |
| População | 153.000 |
| Known for | Great Barrier Reef gateway |
| Hora local | 4:12 PM (UTC+10:00) |
| Melhores meses | junho, julho, agosto, setembro, outubro and novembro |
| 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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Cairns agora?
It is currently 27°C (81°F) com predominantemente limpo. Humidade is 72% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Cairns?
junho, julho, agosto, setembro, outubro and novembro offer the most comfortable conditions in Cairns, which has a tropical climate. janeiro, fevereiro and março 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 4:12 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar 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 outubro 24, 2026 at 4:12 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
