Cairns Weather Forecast
Cairns weather: 78°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Cairns?
Yes - rain is likely in Cairns today.
A 92% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,4 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Tue and Wed.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,4 in against a typical 0,3 in).
16-day forecast for Cairns
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 71° | 92% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 81° / 73° | 100% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 72° | 89% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌥️ Fog | 83° / 71° | 12% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 72° | 66% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 73° | 77% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 84° / 72° | 31% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 73° | 25% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 74° | 28% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 76° | 37% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 75° | 37% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 74° | 43% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 86° / 75° | 27% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 75° | 35% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 75° | 33% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 72° | 10% | 7 mph | 10 |
What this means for Cairns
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 82°F is in line with the 82°F typical for this month.
A 92% 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 December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 43°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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 - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - 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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Cairns right now?
It is currently 78°F (25°C) with overcast. Humidity is 80% and wind is 5 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 6:17 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
