The weather in April in Cairns
It's hot in April in Cairns with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 24°C.
Looking for sun? April isn’t a good month to be in Cairns. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Cairns, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2023, Cairns reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Cairns is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In April, there is an average of 185 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in April for Cairns
Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cairns. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
April weather comparison
Cairns | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 30°C | 17°C |
Max. temperature | 32°C | 22°C |
Min. temperature | 21°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 185 mm | 81 mm |
Rainy days | 18 days | 11 days |
Start of April
The month of April starts in Cairns with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 24°C.
Mid April
By mid-April, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 24°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Cairns is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in April in Cairns, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in April in Cairns
Temperature in April in Cairns over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April 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.
Daily Precipitation in April in Cairns
Total precipitation in April in Cairns over the years
Daily UV index in April in Cairns
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Cairns, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.