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Weather in Cairns

Live weather forecast for Cairns, Australia: current temperature, feels-like, wind, humidity, 48-hour hourly chart, 16-day outlook, air quality, UV and sunrise/sunset.

Current weather

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Hourly forecast (48 h)

16-day forecast

Climate & monthly averages

Average temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month (1991–2020 reference, ERA5 reanalysis).

27°27°26°25°23°22°21°21°22°25°26°27°Jan527Feb309Mar287Apr308May110Jun51Jul67Aug49Sep47Oct45Nov68Dec291
Warmest monthFeb · 27°C / 81°F
Coldest monthJul · 21°C / 69°F
Wettest monthJan · 527 mm
Annual avg temp24°C / 76°F
Annual rainfall2159 mm

About Cairns

Population153,075
Coordinates-16.924, 145.766
Time zoneAustralia/Brisbane

Live weather forecast for Cairns

This page shows a live weather forecast for Cairns, Australia, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

We also surface air quality (European AQI, PM2.5 and PM10), the UV index, sunrise and sunset times, and — for coastal locations — a short marine outlook. All data comes from Open-Meteo's open weather APIs and is free to use.

On average, the warmest month in Cairns is Feb (27°C) and the coldest is Jul (21°C). The wettest month is Jan (about 527 mm of rainfall), while Oct is the driest. The annual average temperature is around 24.3°C, with roughly 2159 mm of precipitation per year.

FAQ

How accurate is this forecast?

Forecasts use Open-Meteo, which blends leading national weather models (such as ECMWF, GFS and ICON). Hourly accuracy is high for the next 1–3 days and decreases further out, as with any forecast.

How often does the weather update?

The forecast is fetched live from the weather API each time you open the page, so you always see the latest available model run.

Can I switch between °C and °F?

Yes — use the °C / °F toggle above the current conditions. Your choice is remembered on this device.