Cairns Travel Guide
Cairns travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
Summary
Cairns is a city in Queensland. Cairns is known for Great Barrier Reef gateway. It has a population of about 153.000.
Right now it is 83°F (29°C) in Cairns with overcast. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 73°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef.
In plain terms. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cairns today at 8.7/10. 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.
Map of Cairns
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 16°55′7″S 145°46′41.2″E (-16.9186, 145.7781)
Weather in Cairns right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:31 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 84° / 75°
Light drizzle · 59% rain · wind 8 mph
🌦️ 84° / 74°
Light drizzle · 78% rain · wind 8 mph
Quick facts about Cairns
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordinates | 16°55′7″S 145°46′41.2″E (-16.9186, 145.7781) |
| Population | 153.000 |
| Known for | Great Barrier Reef gateway |
| Local time | 5:31 PM (UTC+10:00) |
Things to do in Cairns
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Cairns.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Attractions in Cairns
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
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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 right now?
It is currently 83°F (29°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 8 mph.
What time zone is Cairns in?
Cairns observes Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10:00). The local time is 5:31 PM.
How many people live in Cairns?
Cairns has a population of approximately 153.000.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 October 28, 2026 at 5:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
