Cairns Weather Forecast
Cairns weather: 84°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Air quality and pollen in Cairns
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm. |
|---|---|
| Heat stress | The heat index is 90°F, higher than the air temperature because humidity is 65%. Sweat evaporates slowly, so drink before you feel thirsty and take shade breaks. |
| Pets | Pavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water. |
| Older adults | Heat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated. |
| Children | Small bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport. |
Weather in Cairns right now
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:47 AM, Oct 27 local time.
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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 84°F (29°C) with overcast. Humidity is 65% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cairns?
June, July, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Cairns, which has a tropical climate. January, February and March 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 6:47 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 27, 2026 at 6:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
