Cairns weather
At 5:00 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 23°C (73°F). Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 76%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–NovOff season Jan–Mar
About Cairns weather
Is it raining in Cairns right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 23° right now. Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Cairns this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 20–23°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Cairns lately?
In the past 7 days, Cairns had 4 rainy days and 11.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cairns?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Cairns weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cairns?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cairns is May–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 22°C (72°F) in July to 29°C (85°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in Cairns?
February is the wettest month, with about 392 mm (15.4 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Cairns?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F).
Does Cairns have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Cairns weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months