Cairns weather
Some light rain possible now (about 1.6 mm).
Friday 23 October
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Cairns weather forecast in words
Today: Cloudy in Cairns today and warm, with a high of 28°C and a light breeze (up to 10 km/h). It is 24°C right now and feels like 24°C, with humidity at 83%. Expect a little light rain (about 0.5 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 0.8 mm) overnight.
Tomorrow: Cloudy tomorrow, similar to today, with temperatures between 22°C and 27°C. Expect a little light rain (about 1.1 mm) through the day. Humidity averages 79%.
This week: Over the next seven days Cairns will see highs of 27–30°C and lows of 21–23°C. The warmest day looks like Tuesday (30°C) and the coolest night Sunday (21°C). Rain is expected on 2 days, mainly Saturday, Wednesday.
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Questions about Cairns weather
Will it rain in Cairns today?
Yes, rain is likely in Cairns from about 19:00 local time, with around 1.6 mm expected over the next 24 hours.
What is the temperature in Cairns right now?
It is 24°C in Cairns as of 19:05 local time and feels like 24°C. Today's high is 28°C and the low is 23°C.
What is the weather forecast for Cairns tomorrow?
Cloudy with a high of 27°C and a low of 22°C. About 1.1 mm of rain is expected. Winds up to 11 km/h.
Do I need an umbrella in Cairns this week?
Yes. Rain is expected on 2 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 7 km/h from the NE with gusts up to 10 km/h, which is a light breeze.