The best time to visit Cairns
Month-by-month climate averages for Cairns, Queensland, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Cairns is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
Cairns is warmest in January (highs near 31°C) and coldest in August (lows around 16°C), with roughly 2012 mm of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Cairns forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Cairns weather by month
what to expect in Cairns through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Cairns's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Cairns by season.