Best time to visit Cairns

Q: When is the best time to visit Cairns?

The best time to visit Cairns is August and September based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Cairns?

The hottest time of year in Cairns is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Cairns?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Cairns with 442mm on average. There are normally 13 days in March with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Cairns?

The sunniest time of year in Cairns is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Cairns?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Cairns in February when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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When is the best time to visit Cairns?

The best time to visit Cairns is August and September based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the hottest month in Cairns?

The hottest time of year in Cairns is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Cairns?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Cairns with 442mm on average. There are normally 13 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Cairns?

The sunniest time of year in Cairns is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Cairns?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Cairns in February when the water temperature reaches 29°C.