Monthly climate guide
Cairns weather in June
With highs near 23°C (74°F) and lows around 17°C (62°F), June feels warm in Cairns. Rainfall averages about 55 mm (some rain) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as May and about the same as July.
What stands out in June
- June sits in Cairns's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- Cairns is usually about 2°C cooler than Townsville, 280 km away, in June.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 60% less rain than Cairns's average.
- June is among Cairns's three coolest months.
Avg high
23°C
74°F
Avg low
17°C
62°F
Rainfall
55 mm
some rain
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
46%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
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 June
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is June 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 June
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Cairns in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Cairns?
June is a reasonable time for Cairns: highs around 23°C and about 55 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Cairns in June?
Average highs are about 23°C (74°F) and average lows about 17°C (62°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Cairns in June?
Cairns typically gets around 55 mm of rain in June — some rain.
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.