Best Time to Visit Cairns: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Cairns: September, July, August, October.
- Best months for Cairns: September, July, August, October.
- Peak season is February, January, December. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: January, February, March.
- The least pleasant month is March (score 6.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 23°C | 247 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 28°C | 24°C | 256 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 28°C | 23°C | 204 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 26°C | 21°C | 93 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| May | 24°C | 19°C | 41 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| June | 23°C | 18°C | 27 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| July | 22°C | 17°C | 27 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| August | 23°C | 17°C | 23 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 24°C | 18°C | 14 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| October | 26°C | 20°C | 31 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 27°C | 22°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| December | 28°C | 23°C | 143 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cairns?
The best months are September, July, August, October.
When is the rainy season in Cairns?
The wettest months are January, February, March.