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Cairns
Visit in August — score 78/100 · avg high 83°F · 7 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51 | 77° | 90° | 70° | 31 | 371 | 12.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 51 | 77° | 87° | 69° | 28 | 358 | 12.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 52 | 75° | 85° | 68° | 31 | 373 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 47 | 73° | 82° | 65° | 30 | 180 | 11.6h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 44 | 70° | 80° | 59° | 24 | 97 | 11.2h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 60 | 67° | 78° | 55° | 13 | 50 | 11.0h | High | Above avg |
| July | 62 | 66° | 78° | 53° | 12 | 49 | 11.1h | High | Average |
| August | 78 | 67° | 83° | 55° | 7 | 26 | 11.4h | High | Average |
| September | 74 | 71° | 87° | 60° | 9 | 35 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| October | 65 | 74° | 91° | 63° | 15 | 62 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| November | 57 | 76° | 93° | 66° | 21 | 83 | 12.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 54 | 78° | 93° | 69° | 31 | 206 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 65/100
- High
- 90°F
- Low
- 63°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Cairns (September, October, November) brings average highs of 90°F and lows of 63°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 65/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 74/100.
Summer
- Score
- 52/100
- High
- 90°F
- Low
- 69°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Cairns (December, January, February) brings average highs of 90°F and lows of 69°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 52/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 54/100.
Fall
- Score
- 48/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 64°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Cairns (March, April, May) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 64°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 48/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 52/100.
Winter
- Score
- 67/100
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 54°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Cairns (June, July, August) brings average highs of 80°F and lows of 54°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 67/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 78/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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