Monthly climate guide
Cairns weather in August
Expect warm weather in Cairns in August: afternoons reach about 25°C (76°F), while nights drop to around 16°C (61°F). Around 20 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than July and 2°C cooler than September.
What stands out in August
- Cairns is usually about 2°C cooler than Townsville, 280 km away, in August.
- August sits in Cairns's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 85% less rain than Cairns's average.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
25°C
76°F
Avg low
16°C
61°F
Rainfall
20 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
33%
cloud · mostly sunny
Cairns weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 326 mm | 84% | 67% |
| February | 28°C / 83°F | 23°C / 73°F | 327 mm | 86% | 63% |
| March | 27°C / 80°F | 22°C / 72°F | 359 mm | 89% | 72% |
| April | 26°C / 79°F | 20°C / 69°F | 138 mm | 86% | 52% |
| May | 24°C / 76°F | 19°C / 65°F | 104 mm | 84% | 47% |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 17°C / 62°F | 55 mm | 83% | 46% |
| July | 23°C / 74°F | 16°C / 61°F | 41 mm | 81% | 40% |
| August | 25°C / 76°F | 16°C / 61°F | 20 mm | 75% | 33% |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 18°C / 64°F | 22 mm | 73% | 30% |
| October | 29°C / 83°F | 19°C / 67°F | 59 mm | 72% | 32% |
| November | 30°C / 86°F | 21°C / 70°F | 57 mm | 73% | 39% |
| December | 30°C / 87°F | 22°C / 72°F | 144 mm | 76% | 52% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- Sunglasses
Is August a good time to visit Cairns?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Cairns →Other Australia cities in August
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Cairns in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Cairns?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Cairns, with highs around 25°C and about 20 mm of rain.
How warm is Cairns in August?
Average highs are about 25°C (76°F) and average lows about 16°C (61°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Cairns in August?
Cairns typically gets around 20 mm of rain in August — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Cairns (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.