Cairns is geographically located in one of the most far north regions of Australia and has an exceptionally tropical and humid climate. With a tropical climate comes a lot of rain, and Cairns has its fair share of this, especially during the wet season. The wet season in Cairns takes place from November to March and it is not uncommon for it to rain for weeks on end.
During the dry season months of April to October it barely rains in Cairns
This is often described as the best time to visit Cairns as the weather still remains in the low 30’s, and it does not rain often. Cairns is an adventure capital with many of the main attractions to the city being outdoor activities. Of course, the best days to visit the Great Barrier Reef, The Daintree Rainforest and places that are outdoors are more enjoyable to see when it is not raining!
The average annual temperature in Cairns is 29°C, with the humidity sitting at 62%
The average temperature in Cairns is an enjoyable 29 degrees. It is still hot, however it is not ridiculously warm such as places like Darwin, where the average temperature sits in the high 30’s. The temperature in Cairns rarely drops lower than 15 degrees or reach higher than 33. February is the month that reaches the highest levels of rain, with around 400 millimetres measured for the 31 days. Queensland does not participate in daylight savings like other Australian states, therefore there are less daylight hours and the sun sets anywhere from 5:00-6:30pm throughout the year.
A lot of people associate wet weather with the cold, however that is not the case in Cairns
The concept of hot rain is foreign to some, especially those from Europe. Rain is often grouped with the feeling of being cold and miserable, however that is not the case in far-north Queensland. The rain generally does not bring cooler temperatures with it, it just generally stops the sun from shining so harsh, however the humidity remains, and it is a different kind of heat. That being said, a lot of the activities you will wish to take part in Cairns can be done during the rainy weather. It will not severely affect your trip as you can still snorkel and sightsee in the rain, it just may not be the ideal Queensland weather you were expecting.
If you’re interested in Cairns Tours, please visit Sightseeing Tours Australia website for more information.
About Cape Trib Adventure Bus
Explore the Daintree Rainforest. Includes a self guided rainforest boardwalk, a guided beach walk, delicious lunch at a local cafe and Ice cream at the iconic Daintree Ice Cream Company.
Add Jungle Surfing or Beach horse riding to make your day even better. Swimming in a fresh water swimming hole optional.
Small groups, local guide, private tours also available for families or small groups of 8 or less.