Queensland, Australia
Cairns cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Cairns in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 88°Fwarmest average high (January)
- 75°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 25%fewest rain days (October)
- 78%most rain days (February)
Weather in Cairns right now
Weather in Cairns by month
Average highs run from 75°F (24°C) in July to 88°F (31°C) in January. Rain falls on the fewest days in October and the most in February. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88 / 75°F31 / 24°C | 74% | 8 mph14 km/h | 85°F30°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| February | 87 / 75°F30 / 24°C | 78% | 9 mph15 km/h | 85°F30°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| March | 86 / 75°F30 / 24°C | 61% | 9 mph15 km/h | 84°F29°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| April | 84 / 73°F29 / 23°C | 51% | 11 mph17 km/h | 83°F28°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| May | 79 / 72°F26 / 22°C | 46% | 15 mph25 km/h | – | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| June | 77 / 68°F25 / 20°C | 35% | 14 mph23 km/h | – | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| July | 75 / 66°F24 / 19°C | 37% | 14 mph23 km/h | – | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| August | 76 / 66°F25 / 19°C | 27% | 14 mph23 km/h | – | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| September | 79 / 70°F26 / 21°C | 37% | 14 mph23 km/h | – | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| October | 85 / 70°F30 / 21°C | 25% | 10 mph16 km/h | 79°F26°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| November | 86 / 72°F30 / 22°C | 48% | 10 mph16 km/h | 81°F27°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| December | 87 / 75°F31 / 24°C | 58% | 9 mph15 km/h | 84°F29°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Cairns
15 ships from 9 cruise lines are scheduled here, 22 visits in total. The next 15:
Ships that visit Cairns
- Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises
- Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise Line
- Carnival LuminosaCarnival Cruise Line
- Viking OrionViking
- Azamara PursuitAzamara
- Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises
- Costa SerenaCosta Cruises
- NoordamHolland America Line
- AmeraPhoenix Reisen
- ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen
- Crown PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Grand PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Silver MoonSilversea Cruises
- Viking SkyViking
- Viking VenusViking
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.