Cairns
Australia
Best time to visit: May to November
About Cairns
Gateway to the famous Great Barrier Reef — the world's largest coral reef, the Daintree Rainforest, and a charming tropical city.
Monthly guide to Cairns
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| Month |
Rating |
Temp | Weather | Notes |
| January |
Okay |
23° - 33° | Warm monsoon | Warm monsoon. Visitable but with weather challenges. |
| February |
Good |
23° - 34° | Warm rainy | Warm rainy. Good time to visit. |
| March |
Okay |
23° - 32° | Warm monsoon | Warm monsoon. Visitable but with weather challenges. |
| April |
Good |
21° - 31° | Warm rainy | Warm rainy. Good time to visit. |
| May |
Excellent |
19° - 28° | Warm | Warm. Best time to visit. |
| June |
Excellent |
16° - 27° | Warm dry | Warm dry. Best time to visit. |
| July |
Excellent |
15° - 26° | Warm | Warm. Best time to visit. |
| August |
Excellent |
16° - 27° | Warm dry | Warm dry. Best time to visit. |
| September |
Excellent |
17° - 29° | Warm dry | Warm dry. Best time to visit. |
| October |
Excellent |
19° - 31° | Warm dry | Warm dry. Best time to visit. |
| November |
Excellent |
21° - 31° | Warm dry | Warm dry. Best time to visit. |
| December |
Good |
22° - 32° | Warm rainy | Warm rainy. Good time to visit. |
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Seasonal data from trusted sources, reviewed by Albattar travel experts. · Last updated: 2026-06-16