Cairns weather in August
Long-run climate averages for Cairns, Queensland in August, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In August, Cairns averages 25°C by day and 17°C at night. The wettest month is usually December.
August in Cairns averages a daytime high of 25°C and an overnight low of 17°C, which reads as warm for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. Across the whole year Cairns sees roughly 2395 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Cairns forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Cairns weather by month
what to expect in Cairns through the yearHere 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.