Cairns, Australia 14-Day Forecast
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Patchy rain nearby right now
Today: high 80°, low 59°
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Cairns weather for the next 14 days
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
| 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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