Cairns Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Cairns, Australia has warm weather year-round. The best time to visit is September (score: 88/100). Annual average high: 26.9°C, total rainfall: 1361mm.
When is the best time to visit Cairns?
88
September is the best month to visit Cairns with a travel score of 88/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 25.9°C, 5 rain days, and 11.3 hours of daily sunshine.
View September weather details →Travel Score by Month
67
Jan
67
Feb
68
Mar
76
Apr
81
May
85
Jun
86
Jul
87
Aug
88
Sep
86
Oct
80
Nov
74
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Cairns each month?
26.9°C
Avg High
21.8°C
Avg Low
1361mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Cairns get?
Cairns receives 1361mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically January with 273mm, while September is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Cairns?
January
67
30°C
Low: 25°C
21 rain days
Good
February
67
30°C
Low: 25°C
20 rain days
Good
March
68
29°C
Low: 24°C
18 rain days
Good
April
76
27°C
Low: 23°C
13 rain days
Good
May
81
25°C
Low: 21°C
9 rain days
Excellent
June
85
24°C
Low: 19°C
7 rain days
Excellent
July
86
23°C
Low: 18°C
6 rain days
Excellent
August
87
24°C
Low: 18°C
6 rain days
Excellent
September
Best time to visit88
26°C
Low: 20°C
5 rain days
Excellent
October
86
28°C
Low: 22°C
7 rain days
Excellent
November
80
29°C
Low: 23°C
11 rain days
Excellent
December
74
30°C
Low: 24°C
16 rain days
Good
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