Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
October verdict
Cairns, Australia in October
Weather score85Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 45mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
45mm
Sun
8.5h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
85
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 45mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cairns, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October29°C average high
October is close to Cairns' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October45mm average rain
October 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.
Sun
October8.5 hours average sun
October is one of Cairns' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsAugust to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October26°C average sea
October is close to Cairns' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
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
October85 weather score
October is one of Cairns' best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsSeptember to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
