Weather radar Cairns
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Cairns climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Cairns shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29.5° | 29.6° | 28.7° | 27.2° | 25.4° | 23.9° | 23.3° | 24.1° | 25.9° | 27.6° | 28.8° | 29.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | 24.4° | 24.5° | 23.9° | 22.7° | 20.9° | 19.4° | 18.4° | 18.4° | 19.9° | 21.5° | 22.9° | 24.1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 283 | 277 | 242 | 156 | 56 | 36 | 37 | 24 | 23 | 41 | 60 | 185 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 16 |
| Sunshine hours | 305 | 264 | 292 | 295 | 302 | 278 | 293 | 314 | 326 | 353 | 344 | 337 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Cairns
The best time to visit Cairns is typically September. In this month the average high is 25.9°C, precipitation is 23 mm and sunshine duration is 326 hours. The annual average high is 27°C, total annual precipitation is 1420 mm (147 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3703 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cairns
How up to date is the weather radar for Cairns?
The weather radar for Cairns is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Cairns?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Cairns: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Cairns?
The thunderstorm potential for Cairns is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Cairns.
What is the climate like in Cairns?
Cairns has an annual average high of 27°C. The warmest month is February (avg high 29.6°C), the coldest July (avg low 18.4°C). The wettest month is January with 283 mm, the driest September with 23 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1420 mm (147 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3703 hours.
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