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Weather in Cairns, Australia 🇦🇺

Weather Forecast in Cairns

Current Weather in Cairns

Patchy rain nearby
17°C
Feels like 17°C. Patchy rain nearby.
🌬️ 12 km/h S
💧 83% Humidity
🧭 1020 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 0.8
🌡️ Dew Point: 14°C
🌅 Sunrise: 06:46 AM
🌇 Sunset: 06:00 PM
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In Cairns right now it is 17°C and patchy rain nearby, feeling like 17°C. Humidity is 83% with winds around 12 km/h, and the UV index is 1 (low). Over the next few days, temperatures in Cairns range from about 13°C to 25°C.

Hourly Forecast for Cairns

09:00
Patchy rain nearby
20°
14%
10:00
Patchy rain nearby
22°
13%
11:00
Patchy rain nearby
23°
10%
12:00
Patchy rain nearby
23°
10%
13:00
Patchy rain nearby
23°
10%
14:00
Patchy rain nearby
23°
11%
15:00
Sunny
22°
4%
16:00
Sunny
22°
4%
17:00
Sunny
22°
4%
18:00
Clear
18°
6%
19:00
Clear
16°
8%
20:00
Clear
15°
8%
21:00
Clear
14°
8%
22:00
Clear
14°
6%
23:00
Clear
14°
5%
00:00
Clear
13°
5%
01:00
Clear
13°
4%
02:00
Clear
13°
4%
03:00
Clear
13°
5%
04:00
Clear
13°
5%
05:00
Clear
13°
6%
06:00
Clear
13°
6%
07:00
Sunny
13°
7%
08:00
Sunny
16°
5%

14-Day Forecast for Cairns

Sun, Jul 19
Sunny Sunny
23° / 14°
Mon, Jul 20
Sunny Sunny
24° / 13°
Tue, Jul 21
Sunny Sunny
25° / 15°
Wed, Jul 22
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
24° / 18°
Thu, Jul 23
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
23° / 17°
Fri, Jul 24
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
24° / 17°
Sat, Jul 25
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
23° / 17°
Sun, Jul 26
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
24° / 16°
Mon, Jul 27
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
25° / 17°
Tue, Jul 28
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
24° / 18°
Wed, Jul 29
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
23° / 15°
Thu, Jul 30
Sunny Sunny
24° / 14°
Fri, Jul 31
Sunny Sunny
25° / 16°
Sat, Aug 01
Sunny Sunny
27° / 13°

Additional Forecasts for Cairns

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 85.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 56.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 2.8 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 0.7 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 7.1 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 8.7 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Cairns Today

The most comfortable window in Cairns today looks like 17:00 to 17:00, when it is around 22°C. It should stay dry through that window. 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?

The current temperature in Cairns is 17°C (63°F), patchy rain nearby (feels like 17°C).

What's the weather like in Cairns right now?

Conditions in Cairns right now: Patchy rain nearby, humidity 83%, wind 12 km/h S.

What is today's forecast for Cairns?

Today in Cairns: high 23°C, low 14°C, sunny. Chance of rain: 17%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Cairns?

Daily highs and lows for Cairns:

  • 2026-07-19: 23°C / 14°C
  • 2026-07-20: 24°C / 13°C
  • 2026-07-21: 25°C / 15°C
  • 2026-07-22: 24°C / 18°C
  • 2026-07-23: 23°C / 17°C
  • 2026-07-24: 24°C / 17°C
  • 2026-07-25: 23°C / 17°C
Is it going to rain in Cairns today?

There is a 17% chance of rain in Cairns today. Total expected precipitation: 0.1 mm.

What is the wind speed in Cairns right now?

Wind in Cairns is currently 12 km/h (7 mph) from the S.

What is the UV index in Cairns right now?

The UV index in Cairns is currently 0.8 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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