Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
July verdict
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
44mm
Sun
7h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
70
Very good
Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Compare Cairns, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
July25°C average high
July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
July44mm average rain
July is one of Cairns' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
July7 hours average sun
July sits close to Cairns' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsAugust to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
July24°C average sea
July is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
July70 weather score
July sits close to Cairns' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsSeptember to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.