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The weather in February in Cairns

It's hot in February in Cairns with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.

Looking for sun? February 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 February 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 39°C in 2020, Cairns reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 20°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Cairns is 31°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In February, there is an average of 327 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in February for Cairns

Click on any day in February 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.

February weather comparison

  Cairns New York
Average temperature 32°C 6°C
Max. temperature 34°C 10°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 327 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 24 days 11 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in Cairns with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid February

By mid-February, daytime temps rise to around 33°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of February

By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Cairns is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 February in Cairns, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in February in Cairns

Temperature in February in Cairns over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February 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 February in Cairns

Total precipitation in February in Cairns over the years

Daily UV index in February in Cairns

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February 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.