Cairns Weather in October
Australia · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high30°C (86°F)
Avg low21°C (70°F)
Rainfall61 mm (2.4 in)
RatingExcellent 8.5/10
In October, Cairns has average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). The month is moderately rainy, with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain spread over 8 days. You get roughly 12.4 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is October a good time to visit Cairns?
October is a good time to visit Cairns (8.5/10), though August and September are even better.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 30°C (86°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 21°C (70°F) |
| Daily mean | 25°C (76°F) |
| Rainfall | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Cloud cover | 33% |
| Daylight | 12.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.7 km/h |
| vs September | 2°C warmer than September, with 30 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Cairns in October
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Cairns weather in other months
Jan30°C / 24°C384 mmPoorFeb29°C / 24°C352 mmPoorMar28°C / 23°C373 mmPoorApr27°C / 22°C191 mmPoorMay26°C / 20°C96 mmFairJun25°C / 18°C54 mmGoodJul24°C / 17°C56 mmExcellentAug26°C / 18°C32 mmExcellentSep28°C / 19°C31 mmExcellentOct30°C / 21°C61 mmExcellentNov31°C / 22°C82 mmGoodDec31°C / 24°C198 mmPoor
← SeptemberBest time to visit CairnsNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Perth20°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Adelaide22°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Sydney22°C · 62 mm · Excellent
- Noumea23°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Canberra20°C · 63 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
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