Cairns
The Great Barrier Reef a boat ride away rather than a flight, rainforest older than the Amazon starting almost at the airport fence, and a lagoon pool on the esplanade for when the actual ocean is full of things that sting.
The best time to visit Cairns is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (87°F). Local time there is 04:46 (UTC+10).
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The year at a glance
June · high 25°C · rain 32mm · 11.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C86°F | 536mm21.1in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| February | 31°C87°F | 304mm12.0in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| March | 30°C85°F | 249mm9.8in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 29°C83°F | 258mm10.2in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| May | 26°C80°F | 75mm3.0in | 11.3h11.3h | |
| June | 25°C78°F | 32mm1.3in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| July | 25°C76°F | 53mm2.1in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| August | 25°C78°F | 35mm1.4in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 27°C80°F | 31mm1.2in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 29°C84°F | 28mm1.1in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| November | 30°C86°F | 50mm2.0in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| December | 30°C86°F | 360mm14.2in | 13.1h13.1h |
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When is the best time to visit Cairns?
The best time to visit Cairns is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (87°F).
How warm does Cairns get?
Typical daytime highs in Cairns are Mar–May 28°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (77°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (83°F), Dec–Feb 30°C (87°F).
Is Cairns expensive?
On the ground, Cairns is middling.
What sort of trip is Cairns good for?
Cairns is good for beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Cairns?
The wettest month in Cairns is January at 536mm (21.1in), the driest October at 28mm (1.1in), with a monthly average of 168mm (6.6in).
What plug do I need for Cairns?
Cairns uses type I sockets at 230 V.
