Cairns rain today
Some light rain possible from about 16:00 (about 1.6 mm).
Friday 23 October
Next 24 hours
Cairns weather forecast in words
Today: Partly cloudy in Cairns today and warm, with a high of 28°C and a light breeze (up to 10 km/h). It is 28°C right now and feels like 29°C, with humidity at 58%. Expect a little light rain (about 0.9 mm) for the rest of the day.
Tonight: Partly cloudy tonight with a low around 22°C. There may be a little light rain (about 0.7 mm) overnight.
Tomorrow: Light rain tomorrow, similar to today, with temperatures between 22°C and 27°C. Expect a little light rain (about 2.2 mm) through the day. Humidity averages 80%.
This week: Over the next seven days Cairns will see highs of 27–30°C and lows of 21–22°C. The warmest day looks like Monday (30°C) and the coolest night Friday (21°C). Rain is expected on one day: Saturday.
7-day forecast
Current rain period (Male): Chitra
Chitra – 11 Oct to 24 Oct
Rain in Cairns during this period, from our forecast: 3 mm over the next 1 days.
Next: Swati from 24 Oct
In the traditional calendar the rain periods (Male) are named after the nakshatra the Sun is passing through, such as Mrigashira or Ardra. This is a cultural calendar, not a forecast; the rain amounts come from our weather forecast.
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Questions about Cairns weather
Will it rain in Cairns today?
Yes, rain is likely in Cairns from about 16:00 local time, with around 1.6 mm expected over the next 24 hours.
What is the temperature in Cairns right now?
It is 28°C in Cairns as of 12:47 local time and feels like 29°C. Today's high is 28°C and the low is 21°C.
What is the weather forecast for Cairns tomorrow?
Light rain with a high of 27°C and a low of 22°C. About 2.2 mm of rain is expected. Winds up to 10 km/h.
Do I need an umbrella in Cairns this week?
Yes. Rain is expected on 1 of the next 10 days, with about 5 mm in total.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairns today?
Sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset is at 18:18 local time.
Is it windy in Cairns today?
The wind is 10 km/h from the NE with gusts up to 10 km/h, which is a light breeze.