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Cairns Weather Today
29°
Clear sky
H:30° L:25° · Feels like 32°
Clear sky and dry. High 30°C, low 25°C.
- 29° 57%
- 30° 48%
- 30° 34%
- 30° 22%
- 30° 18%
- 30° 17%
Feels like
32°
Wind
18 km/h SE
Humidity
61%
UV index
9
Cairns weather right now
- Today
- Clear sky, 29°C now. High 30° / low 25°, rain from 12am.
- Tomorrow
- Light drizzle, 29° / 24°, 65% rain chance.
- This weekend
- Sat 30°, Sun 30°
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Today’s briefing
Clear sky and dry. High 30°C, low 25°C.
Automated summary based on live conditionsHourly forecast
Next 24 hours
- 29° 57%
- 30° 48%
- 30° 34%
- 30° 22%
- 30° 18%
- 30° 17%
- 29° 16%
- 28° 12%
- 26°
- 26°
- 26°
- 25°
Outlook
Seven-day forecast
- Light drizzle 30°25° 57% rain
- Light drizzle 29°24° 65% rain
- Partly cloudy 30°23° 6% rain
- Overcast 30°24° 18% rain
- Rain showers 30°24° 69% rain
- Rain showers 30°24° 83% rain
- Light drizzle 30°24° 86% rain
Right now
Air quality, pollen and comfort
Map
Cairns weather map
What to do today
Walk outside
adjustGo early, seek shade and carry water.
Running
avoidRun early or move indoors.
Cycling
adjustAvoid the hottest part of the day and carry water.
Outdoor dining
adjustChoose shade and keep hydrated.
Photography
checkCheck cloud cover and available light before heading out.
Weather questions
Plan your day in Cairns
What is the weather in Cairns today?
Clear sky and 29°. The forecast high is 30° and the low is 25°.
Will it rain in Cairns today?
The highest rain chance shown for today is 57%, with 0 mm shown for current conditions.
What is the UV index in Cairns?
The current UV index is 7.2, with a forecast maximum of 9. The level is Very high.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Cairns?
Sunrise is at 05:34 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.
This weekend
What's on this weekend in Cairns
Published local events, with the details you need to plan a day out.
Event
Cairns Christmas Market
Event
JCU Graduation Ceremony | 15 Dec 2026, 3 pm (AEST) | Cairns
Graduation
JCU Graduation Ceremony | 17 Dec 2026, 11 am (AEST) | Townsville
Graduation
JCU Graduation Ceremony | 17 Dec 2026, 3 pm (AEST) | Townsville
Event
90s Day Party: Cairns 💿
Festival
Cairns Childrens Festival 2027
Things to do
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