Cairns weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Cairns: highs of 28°C (82°F) and about 352 mm (13.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (72°F) and cloud cover 71% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 392 mm (15.4 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Cairns?
least pleasant month Weather score 36/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Cairns. For better conditions, consider May–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Cairns in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 352 mm (13.9 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Cairns in January?
Days average 28°C (82°F) and nights 22°C (72°F).
Cairns weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 352 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 392 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| March | 26°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 392 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| April | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 191 mm | 56% | fair |
| May | 24°C (74°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 103 mm | 50% | best |
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm | 50% | best |
| July | 22°C (72°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 53 mm | 45% | best |
| August | 23°C (74°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 31 mm | 38% | best |
| September | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 31 mm | 34% | best |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm | 36% | best |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 86 mm | 44% | best |
| December | 29°C (85°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 179 mm | 54% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months