Cairns (Queensland) Climate: Sunshine Hours, Temperature & Best Time to Visit

Cairns (Queensland) climate month by month: sunshine hours, temperature, rain and day length from weather station data 1991–2020. Best time to visit: July, August, September, October. Sunniest month: October.

  • 2,773 hours of sunshine a year – 1.7 times as much as London. Warmest is December at 32 °C by day.
  • Best time to visit: July, August, September, October

Sunshine and temperature in Cairns (Queensland) month by month

  • January: 6.9 h Sun/day (215 h), Daytime high 32 °C, Night 24 °C, Rain 389 mm, Holiday score 61
  • February: 6.3 h Sun/day (177 h), Daytime high 32 °C, Night 24 °C, Rain 475 mm, Holiday score 59
  • March: 6.6 h Sun/day (204 h), Daytime high 31 °C, Night 23 °C, Rain 367 mm, Holiday score 63
  • April: 7.0 h Sun/day (211 h), Daytime high 30 °C, Night 22 °C, Rain 179 mm, Holiday score 69
  • May: 7.1 h Sun/day (221 h), Daytime high 28 °C, Night 20 °C, Rain 81 mm, Holiday score 76
  • June: 7.0 h Sun/day (211 h), Daytime high 27 °C, Night 19 °C, Rain 42 mm, Holiday score 80
  • July: 7.5 h Sun/day (233 h), Daytime high 26 °C, Night 17 °C, Rain 36 mm, Holiday score 82
  • August: 8.1 h Sun/day (252 h), Daytime high 27 °C, Night 17 °C, Rain 27 mm, Holiday score 86
  • September: 8.9 h Sun/day (268 h), Daytime high 29 °C, Night 19 °C, Rain 28 mm, Holiday score 89
  • October: 9.0 h Sun/day (280 h), Daytime high 30 °C, Night 21 °C, Rain 63 mm, Holiday score 86
  • November: 8.6 h Sun/day (258 h), Daytime high 31 °C, Night 23 °C, Rain 85 mm, Holiday score 76
  • December: 7.8 h Sun/day (243 h), Daytime high 32 °C, Night 24 °C, Rain 185 mm, Holiday score 64
  • Temperature: station Cairns/QLD (6 km) · Sunshine: station Cairns/QLD (6 km) · Rain: station Cairns/QLD (6 km). Averages 1991–2020, source: Deutscher Wetterdienst (CLIMAT station data, CC BY 4.0) and NASA POWER; single years differ.

Questions

  • When is the best time to visit Cairns (Queensland)? By sunshine, warmth and rain the best months are July, August, September, October. Sunniest is October with 280 hours of sunshine, warmest December at 32 °C.
  • How many hours of sunshine does Cairns (Queensland) get a year? About 2,773 hours – 1.7 times as many as London (1,675 hours).
  • When does it rain most in Cairns (Queensland)? In February, with 475 mm on average. The driest month is August.
  • How warm is Cairns (Queensland) in January and July? In January the average daytime high is 32 °C, in July 26 °C.