Cairns, Queensland — Climate
Cairns Weather
Cairns has a tropical climate with little distinction between the seasons. Temperatures are warm to hot all year round, with the occasional cold snap during June and July. The rainy season is between November and May, characterized by sudden heavy falls and occasional tropical cyclones. Generally though, blue skies, sunshine, gentle breezes and pleasantly warm temperatures are the order of most days.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Cairns
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall (inches) | 16.3 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 7.5 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 6.9 |
| Rainfall (cm) | 413 | 435 | 442 | 191 | 94 | 49 | 28 | 27 | 36 | 38 | 90 | 175 |
| Min Temp (°C) | 24 °C | 24 °C | 23 °C | 22 °C | 20 °C | 18 °C | 17 °C | 18 °C | 19 °C | 21 °C | 22 °C | 23 °C |
| Max Temp (°C) | 31 °C | 31 °C | 30 °C | 29 °C | 28 °C | 26 °C | 26 °C | 27 °C | 28 °C | 29 °C | 31 °C | 31 °C |
| Min Temp (°F) | 75 °F | 75 °F | 73 °F | 72 °F | 68 °F | 64 °F | 63 °F | 64 °F | 66 °F | 70 °F | 72 °F | 73 °F |
| Max Temp (°F) | 88 °F | 88 °F | 86 °F | 84 °F | 82 °F | 79 °F | 79 °F | 81 °F | 82 °F | 84 °F | 88 °F | 88 °F |
| Good Weather | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
