Cairns in April

7.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

26°CAvg high
21°CAvg low
13Rainy days (93 mm)
11:37 hDaylight
06:29Sunrise · 18:06 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.1 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in April varies a lot between years (±5.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

28° 23° J 28° 24° F 28° 23° M 26° 21° A 24° 19° M 23° 18° J 22° 17° J 23° 17° A 24° 18° S 26° 20° O 27° 22° N 28° 23° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 28°C23°C247 mm 21– – 6.1
February 28°C24°C256 mm 21– – 6.1
March 28°C23°C204 mm 18– – 6.1
April 26°C21°C93 mm 13– – 7.2
May 24°C19°C41 mm 9– – 7.8
June 23°C18°C27 mm 7– – 8.1
July 22°C17°C27 mm 6– – 8.3
August 23°C17°C23 mm 6– – 8.3
September 24°C18°C14 mm 4– – 8.5
October 26°C20°C31 mm 7– – 8.2
November 27°C22°C58 mm 10– – 7.7
December 28°C23°C143 mm 16– – 6.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Cairns in April?

Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 21°C.

When is the best time to visit Cairns?

The best months are September, July, August, October.