Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
76°Ftypical Aug high
Cairns
Australia · Oceania
Cairns is most comfortable in the drier months around June to August. Typical daytime highs run about 75-86°F year-round. Humidity is noticeable much of the year. Rainy season runs roughly December to May.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
66°F to 86°F
Rain
14 days/mo
Sunshine
10.6 h/day
Humidity feel
Humid year-round
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months of the year.
19%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.5 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
The air feels slightly humid this month.
Slightly humidAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
Sea temperature
74°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
53%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology