July verdict

Cairns, Australia in July

Weather score70Very good

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.

July weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

44mm

Sun

7h

Sea

24°C

Weather score

70

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

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.

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Compare Cairns, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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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.

Sea temperature

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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.

Weather score

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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.

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