Cairns, Australia 14-Day Forecast

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Cairns weather for the next 14 days

Today

Sunny High 80° Low 59°
Precipitation
17% · 0.0 in
8 mph
12 - Extreme
Sunrise / sunset
06:11 AM / 06:12 PM

Thursday, September 17

Patchy rain nearby High 76° Low 58°
Precipitation
47% · 0.03 in
Max wind
10 mph
Humidity
75%
UV index
10 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:10 AM / 06:12 PM

Friday, September 18

Patchy rain nearby High 74° Low 63°
Precipitation
75% · 0.18 in
Max wind
13 mph
Humidity
75%
UV index
12 - Extreme
Sunrise / sunset
06:09 AM / 06:12 PM

Saturday, September 19

Patchy rain nearby High 76° Low 62°
Precipitation
57% · 0.05 in
Max wind
12 mph
Humidity
70%
UV index
11 - Extreme
Sunrise / sunset
06:08 AM / 06:12 PM

Sunday, September 20

Sunny High 77° Low 60°
Precipitation
57% · 0.05 in
Max wind
8 mph
Humidity
70%
UV index
12 - Extreme
Sunrise / sunset
06:08 AM / 06:12 PM

Monday, September 21

Sunny High 78° Low 59°
Precipitation
6% · 0.0 in
Max wind
7 mph
Humidity
68%
UV index
8 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:07 AM / 06:12 PM

Tuesday, September 22

Sunny High 78° Low 58°
Precipitation
6% · 0.0 in
Max wind
7 mph
Humidity
71%
UV index
8 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:06 AM / 06:12 PM

Wednesday, September 23

Sunny High 79° Low 59°
Precipitation
5% · 0.0 in
Max wind
8 mph
Humidity
69%
UV index
8 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:05 AM / 06:13 PM

Thursday, September 24

Sunny High 79° Low 60°
Precipitation
17% · 0.01 in
Max wind
10 mph
Humidity
70%
UV index
8 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:04 AM / 06:13 PM

Friday, September 25

Patchy rain nearby High 78° Low 61°
Precipitation
64% · 0.07 in
Max wind
10 mph
Humidity
75%
UV index
7 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:03 AM / 06:13 PM

Saturday, September 26

Patchy rain nearby High 76° Low 63°
Precipitation
82% · 0.34 in
Max wind
9 mph
Humidity
81%
UV index
6 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:03 AM / 06:13 PM

Sunday, September 27

Patchy rain nearby High 76° Low 63°
Precipitation
59% · 0.07 in
Max wind
9 mph
Humidity
77%
UV index
6 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:02 AM / 06:13 PM

Monday, September 28

Sunny High 79° Low 64°
Precipitation
57% · 0.04 in
Max wind
9 mph
Humidity
75%
UV index
8 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:01 AM / 06:13 PM

Tuesday, September 29

Patchy rain nearby High 80° Low 65°
Precipitation
60% · 0.07 in
Max wind
8 mph
Humidity
80%
UV index
8 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:00 AM / 06:13 PM

Cairns 14-day outlook: the story

The warmest day of Cairns's 14-day outlook is Wednesday, September 16 with a high near 80°F (27°C); the coolest night comes Tuesday, September 22, dipping to 58°F (14°C). Temperatures hold fairly steady from week to week. Highs over the next two weeks average 77°F (25°C), about 3°F (2°C) below the typical September high of 80°F (26°C).

Precipitation is most likely on Friday 18, Saturday 19, Sunday 20, Friday 25 and beyond; the wettest day looks like Saturday, September 26 with about 0.34 in (8.6 mm) expected. For the weekend, expect Saturday 76°F (24°C) and patchy rain nearby / Sunday 77°F (25°C) and sunny.

For typical conditions month by month, see the Cairns climate & average temperatures guide.

Cairns forecast questions

Will it rain in Cairns this week?
The forecast currently shows meaningful precipitation chances on 8 of the next 14 days, peaking around Saturday, September 26.
What will be the warmest day in Cairns over the next 14 days?
Wednesday, September 16, with a forecast high near 80°F (27°C).
How accurate is a 14-day forecast for Cairns?
Days 1-3 are highly reliable, days 4-7 capture the overall pattern well, and days 8-14 indicate trends rather than exact figures - check back as the date approaches; this page refreshes throughout the day.

Average temperatures in Cairns by month

Monthly averages for Cairns based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 87° 76° 24 16.4 in 9.7 h/day 84%
February 87° 76° 19 11.0 in 9.9 h/day 83%
March 85° 75° 20 13.1 in 9.3 h/day 83%
April 83° 73° 16 7.3 in 10.2 h/day 80%
May 79° 70° 12 3.3 in 9.9 h/day 79%
June 77° 66° 10 1.8 in 9.7 h/day 78%
July 76° 65° 8 2.3 in 9.8 h/day 77%
August 77° 64° 7 1.4 in 10.2 h/day 75%
September 80° 67° 8 1.6 in 11.1 h/day 75%
October 83° 70° 9 1.9 in 11.5 h/day 76%
November 86° 73° 12 2.3 in 11.5 h/day 76%
December 86° 75° 17 11.4 in 10.6 h/day 80%
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