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Weather in Cairns, Australia 🇦🇺

Current Weather in Cairns

Patchy rain nearby
25°C
Feels like 27°C. Patchy rain nearby.
🌬️ 8 km/h E
💧 71% Humidity
🧭 1015 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 1.0
🌡️ Dew Point: 20°C
🌅 Sunrise: 05:47 AM
🌇 Sunset: 06:17 PM
Map Overlays:

Cairns currently sits at 25°C, patchy rain nearby, feeling like 27°C. Humidity sits at 71% and winds are near 8 km/h, and the UV index is 1 (low). The next few days in Cairns look set for about 18°C up to 29°C.

Hourly Forecast for Cairns

19:00
Patchy rain nearby
23°
23%
20:00
Patchy rain nearby
23°
24%
21:00
Partly Cloudy
20°
19%
22:00
Patchy rain nearby
20°
28%
23:00
Patchy rain nearby
19°
27%
00:00
Patchy rain nearby
19°
28%
01:00
Mist
18°
35%
02:00
Mist
18°
32%
03:00
Mist
19°
40%
04:00
Mist
19°
42%
05:00
Mist
18°
43%
06:00
Mist
18°
42%
07:00
Patchy rain nearby
23°
34%
08:00
Patchy rain nearby
25°
25%
09:00
Patchy rain nearby
26°
20%
10:00
Patchy rain nearby
28°
12%
11:00
Patchy rain nearby
29°
17%
12:00
Patchy rain nearby
28°
17%
13:00
Patchy rain nearby
29°
19%
14:00
Patchy rain nearby
29°
10%
15:00
Patchy rain nearby
28°
10%
16:00
Patchy rain nearby
27°
14%
17:00
Patchy rain nearby
26°
11%
18:00
Partly Cloudy
24°
14%

14-Day Forecast for Cairns

Sat, Oct 17
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
28° / 19°
Sun, Oct 18
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
29° / 18°
Mon, Oct 19
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
29° / 18°
Tue, Oct 20
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
31° / 19°
Wed, Oct 21
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
30° / 19°
Thu, Oct 22
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
31° / 20°
Fri, Oct 23
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
28° / 18°
Sat, Oct 24
Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
30° / 17°
Sun, Oct 25
Moderate rain Moderate rain
29° / 21°
Mon, Oct 26
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
31° / 19°
Tue, Oct 27
Sunny Sunny
31° / 19°
Wed, Oct 28
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
31° / 20°
Thu, Oct 29
Cloudy Cloudy
28° / 21°
Fri, Oct 30
Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
32° / 20°

Additional Forecasts for Cairns

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 81.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 47.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 0.6 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 0.6 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 4.7 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 7.3 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Cairns Tomorrow

There is no good daylight window left in Cairns today. Tomorrow, the most comfortable window looks like 07:00 to 10:00, when it is around 25°C. No significant rain is expected in the next several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Cairns

What is the temperature in Cairns right now?

Cairns is sitting at 25°C (77°F) right now, patchy rain nearby (feels like 27°C).

What's the weather like in Cairns right now?

Conditions in Cairns right now: Patchy rain nearby, humidity 71%, wind 8 km/h E.

What is today's forecast for Cairns?

Today in Cairns: high 28°C, low 19°C, patchy rain nearby. Chance of rain: 76%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Cairns?

Daily highs and lows for Cairns:

  • 2026-10-17: 28°C / 19°C
  • 2026-10-18: 29°C / 18°C
  • 2026-10-19: 29°C / 18°C
  • 2026-10-20: 31°C / 19°C
  • 2026-10-21: 30°C / 19°C
  • 2026-10-22: 31°C / 20°C
  • 2026-10-23: 28°C / 18°C
Is it going to rain in Cairns today?

There is a 76% chance of rain in Cairns today. Total expected precipitation: 3.48 mm.

What is the wind speed in Cairns right now?

Wind in Cairns is currently 8 km/h (5 mph) from the E.

What is the UV index in Cairns right now?

The UV index in Cairns is currently 1 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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