Climate normals · 1970–2000
Cairns Climate
Cairns is a city in Australia (04) with a population of about 153,075. Its average annual temperature is 24.4°C (76°F), with roughly 2242 mm of rain per year.
24.4°C
Avg Temp
2242
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Cairns Climate
Cairns has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F) and receives about 2242 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
24.4°C
Avg Temp
2242
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 371 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 522 mm |
| March | 26° / 79° | 479 mm |
| April | 25° / 77° | 272 mm |
| May | 23° / 74° | 96 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 38 mm |
| July | 21° / 69° | 29 mm |
| August | 21° / 71° | 41 mm |
| September | 23° / 74° | 50 mm |
| October | 25° / 77° | 52 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 104 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 188 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Cairns
The most comfortable months to visit Cairns are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 16°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Cairns are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Cairns, Australia has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C and about 2242 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Cairns average about 31°C (88°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.