Best Time to Visit Cairns for Sun & Beach | Weather by Month

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Sun & Beach Potential

95/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

August, September, October

Avoid

January, February, March, April, December

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Weather

20°C – 27°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Cairns are from August, September, October. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cairns

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	451	21.5	74%	wet
February	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	30°	462	20.8	77%	wet
March	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	29°	382	17.1	77%	wet
April	64Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	28°	196	15.8	76%	wet
May	73Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	26°	95	12	77%	shoulder
June	82Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	25°	66	10.6	75%	shoulder
July	86Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	25°	58	9.3	73%	shoulder
August	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	42	7	69%	dry
September	94Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	28°	43	7	67%	dry
October	93Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	29°	57	7.9	67%	shoulder
November	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	30°	91	10	70%	shoulder
December	64Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	31°	198	15.1	72%	wet