Best Time to Visit Cairns
Australia · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cairns are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Cairns sees its warmest weather in December, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in July (around 26°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1957mm — February is typically the wettest month (~475mm) and August the driest (~27mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from December to April — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
October is the sunniest month, with about 280 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° / 24°C | 389mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 32° / 24°C | 475mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 31° / 23°C | 367mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 30° / 22°C | 179mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 28° / 20°C | 81mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 27° / 19°C | 42mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 26° / 17°C | 36mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 27° / 17°C | 27mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 29° / 19°C | 28mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 30° / 21°C | 63mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 31° / 23°C | 85mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 32° / 24°C | 185mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Cairns?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cairns are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Cairns?
- December is typically the hottest month in Cairns, with average daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Cairns?
- February is usually the wettest month, with around 475mm of precipitation.