Cairns, Australia 14-Day Forecast
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Today: high 80°, low 61°
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Cairns weather for the next 14 days
Friday, August 28
Patchy rain nearby High 77° Low 60°Precipitation
50%
· 0.03 in
Max wind
9 mph
Humidity
78%
UV index
11 - Extreme
Sunrise / sunset
06:26 AM / 06:09 PM
Saturday, August 29
Patchy rain nearby High 76° Low 59°Precipitation
22%
· 0.01 in
Max wind
10 mph
Humidity
72%
UV index
7 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:25 AM / 06:10 PM
Sunday, August 30
Patchy rain nearby High 75° Low 60°Precipitation
57%
· 0.05 in
Max wind
12 mph
Humidity
72%
UV index
6 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:24 AM / 06:10 PM
Monday, August 31
Patchy rain nearby High 73° Low 60°Precipitation
74%
· 0.14 in
Max wind
9 mph
Humidity
79%
UV index
6 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:24 AM / 06:10 PM
Tuesday, September 1
Light rain shower High 69° Low 61°Precipitation
88%
· 0.34 in
Max wind
8 mph
Humidity
90%
UV index
6 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:23 AM / 06:10 PM
Wednesday, September 2
Light rain shower High 71° Low 63°Precipitation
87%
· 0.21 in
Max wind
7 mph
Humidity
91%
UV index
6 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:22 AM / 06:10 PM
Thursday, September 3
Sunny High 79° Low 61°Precipitation
26%
· 0.01 in
Max wind
7 mph
Humidity
79%
UV index
8 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:21 AM / 06:10 PM
Friday, September 4
Sunny High 80° Low 61°Precipitation
14%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
8 mph
Humidity
78%
UV index
8 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:21 AM / 06:10 PM
Saturday, September 5
Sunny High 80° Low 58°Precipitation
9%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
7 mph
Humidity
74%
UV index
8 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:20 AM / 06:10 PM
Sunday, September 6
Sunny High 84° Low 59°Precipitation
6%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
6 mph
Humidity
71%
UV index
8 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:19 AM / 06:11 PM
Monday, September 7
Sunny High 86° Low 62°Precipitation
2%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
6 mph
Humidity
52%
UV index
9 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:18 AM / 06:11 PM
Tuesday, September 8
Patchy rain nearby High 78° Low 62°Precipitation
25%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
9 mph
Humidity
79%
UV index
7 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:17 AM / 06:11 PM
Wednesday, September 9
Sunny High 83° Low 61°Precipitation
5%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
8 mph
Humidity
60%
UV index
8 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:17 AM / 06:11 PM
Cairns 14-day outlook: the story
The warmest day of Cairns's 14-day outlook is Monday, September 7 with a high near 86°F (30°C); the coolest night comes Saturday, September 5, dipping to 58°F (15°C). The trend points warmer: week two runs about 7°F above week one. Highs over the next two weeks average 74°F (24°C), about 3°F (2°C) below the typical August high of 77°F (25°C).
Precipitation is most likely on Friday 28, Sunday 30, Monday 31, Tuesday 1 and beyond; the wettest day looks like Tuesday, September 1 with about 0.34 in (8.5 mm) expected. For the weekend, expect Saturday 76°F (24°C) and patchy rain nearby / Sunday 75°F (24°C) and patchy rain nearby.
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 5 of the next 14 days, peaking around Tuesday, September 1.
What will be the warmest day in Cairns over the next 14 days?
Monday, September 7, with a forecast high near 86°F (30°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
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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