Sun & Beach Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
August, September, October
January, February, March, April, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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The best time to visit Cairns for a sun and beach holiday is August, September, October.
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Climate Heatmap
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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Cairns
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 451 |
February | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 462 |
March | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 382 |
April | 64Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 196 |
May | 73Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 95 |
June | 82Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 66 |
July | 86Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 58 |
August | 95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 42 |
September | 94Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 43 |
October | 93Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 57 |
November | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 91 |
December | 64Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 26° | 198 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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