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Cairns Weather Today

30°

Clear sky

H:31°  L:26°

  1. 30°
  2. 29°
  3. 28°
  4. 27°
  5. 27°
  6. 26°
Feels like 33°
Wind 17 km/h SE
Humidity 58%
UV index 9
Today in CairnsRead the Daily

Today’s briefing

Clear sky and dry. High 31°C, low 26°C.

Automated summary based on live conditions

What to do today

Walk outside

adjust

Go early, seek shade and carry water.

Running

avoid

Run early or move indoors.

Cycling

adjust

Avoid the hottest part of the day and carry water.

Outdoor dining

adjust

Choose shade and keep hydrated.

Photography

check

Check cloud cover and available light before heading out.

Hourly forecast

Next 24 hours

See 24 hours
  1. 30° 39%
  2. 29° 29%
  3. 28° 20%
  4. 27° 11%
  5. 27° 6%
  6. 26° 8%
  7. 26° 14%
  8. 26° 20%
  9. 26° 28%
  10. 26° 36%
  11. 26° 39%
  12. 26° 32%

Outlook

Seven-day forecast

Full details
  1. Light drizzle 31°26° 55% rain
  2. Light drizzle 30°25° 39% rain
  3. Light drizzle 30°25° 53% rain
  4. Fog 29°23° 8% rain
  5. Light drizzle 30°23° 27% rain
  6. Light drizzle 30°25° 66% rain
  7. Light drizzle 30°25° 73% rain

Right now

Air quality, pollen and comfort

UV index 6.3 Max 9, Very high
Air quality 33, Low European AQI
Pollen Not available CAMS Europe
Wind 17 km/h SE
Humidity 58% Humidity
Pressure 1015 hPa Pressure
Sunrise 05:35 Sunset 18:26
Precipitation 0 mm Not available

Map

Cairns weather map

City centre

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Weather questions

Plan your day in Cairns

What is the weather in Cairns today?

Clear sky and 30°. The forecast high is 31° and the low is 26°.

Will it rain in Cairns today?

The highest rain chance shown for today is 55%, with 0 mm shown for current conditions.

What is the UV index in Cairns?

The current UV index is 6.3, with a forecast maximum of 9. The level is Very high.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Cairns?

Sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset is at 18:26, local time.

Where does the Cairns forecast come from?

Conditions and forecasts use Open-Meteo. Available air quality and pollen readings use CAMS data.

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