Cairns · SummerMonth summary
Cairns weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
64°F – 77°F
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cairns in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: Cairns in August: 77°F and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Cairns in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Cairns brings pleasant temperatures (25°F) and long sunny days (11.0h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if October (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 75°F | 86°F | 75% | 0.6in | 11.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 75°F | 86°F | 70% | 0.4in | 11.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 75°F | 86°F | 68% | 0.5in | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 73°F | 82°F | 51% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 70°F | 79°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 66°F | 77°F | 30% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 66°F | 75°F | 26% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ August | 64°F | 77°F | 23% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 68°F | 81°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 72°F | 84°F | 28% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 73°F | 86°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 75°F | 88°F | 54% | 0.4in | 12.2h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Cairns averages 77°F, 23% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
August vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cairns in August
Is August a good time to visit Cairns?
August is an excellent time to visit Cairns (score 8.3/10). With 77°F, 11.0h of sunshine and 23% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cairns in August?
With 77°F and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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