AustraliaThe climate of Cairns
The current climate in Cairns features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 26°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Cairns, Australia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Cairns in recent years was 42°C in November 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 18°C in July 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Cairns receives 1724 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Cairns?
The best time to visit Cairns for sunny weather is May through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cairns. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Cairns
The climate table of Cairns shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 371 | 327 | 307 | 185 | 75 | 44 | 59 | 24 | 19 | 38 | 40 | 235 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Cairns, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Cairns
Yearly Temperature in Cairns
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Cairns, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cairns
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cairns
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Cairns, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Cairns
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Average weather in Cairns by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cairns. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.