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10-Day Weather Forecast for Cairns

Six-hourly outlook through Friday 23 October. Updated every three hours via MET Norway.

Climate overview Temperature Rainfall
Day
Night
22:00
Morning
04:00
Afternoon
10:00
Evening
16:00
Wednesday
14 Oct
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Mostly clear
27°C (81°F)
0 mm (0 in)
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Thursday
15 Oct
Partly cloudy
23°C (73°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Mostly sunny
22°C (72°F)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Rain showers
27°C (81°F)
2 mm (0.1 in)
Mostly clear
27°C (81°F)
0 mm (0 in)
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Friday
16 Oct
Mostly clear
22°C (72°F)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Light rain showers
21°C (70°F)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Rain showers
27°C (81°F)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Partly cloudy
26°C (79°F)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
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Saturday
17 Oct
Partly cloudy
23°C (73°F)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Mostly sunny
21°C (70°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Partly cloudy
28°C (82°F)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Clear skies
27°C (81°F)
0 mm (0 in)
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Sunday
18 Oct
Mostly clear
22°C (72°F)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Light rain
22°C (72°F)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Rain showers
26°C (79°F)
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
Mostly clear
26°C (79°F)
0 mm (0 in)
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Monday
19 Oct
Mostly clear
22°C (72°F)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Partly cloudy
21°C (70°F)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Rain showers
27°C (81°F)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Light rain showers
25°C (77°F)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
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Tuesday
20 Oct
Cloudy
22°C (72°F)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Light rain
22°C (72°F)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Rain showers
26°C (79°F)
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
Light rain showers
24°C (75°F)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
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Wednesday
21 Oct
Cloudy
22°C (72°F)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Mostly sunny
21°C (70°F)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Rain showers
27°C (81°F)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Light rain showers
26°C (79°F)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
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Thursday
22 Oct
Cloudy
22°C (72°F)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Light rain showers
21°C (70°F)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Rain showers
27°C (81°F)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Rain showers
26°C (79°F)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
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Friday
23 Oct
Cloudy
22°C (72°F)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Rain showers
21°C (70°F)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Rain showers
26°C (79°F)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Partly cloudy
25°C (77°F)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Hourly ›
Data from MET Norway · Updated every three hours.

What's the weather in Cairns this week?

Today's weather - Wednesday 14 Oct

This evening, the weather in Cairns will be mostly clear, with temperatures around 27°C (81°F), dropping to 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Tomorrow's weather - Thursday 15 Oct

The forecast for Cairns on Thursday is rain showers during the afternoon. High temperatures will reach a warm 27°C (81°F), with lows dropping to around 22°C (72°F).

10-Day Weather Forecast

The 10-day forecast shows that temperatures will remain fairly stable. During this period, expect daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows around 22°C (72°F). Compared to normal October conditions, this is typical. The next 10 days will feature a mix of sun and clouds. Rainfall is expected to be more than usual (compared to typical October conditions). The forecast shows some rainy days. There will be rain on around 6 days (Thu, Fri, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed).

Weather Forecast FAQ for Cairns

When will be the warmest day next week?

The warmest day is expected to be Saturday with a high of 28°C (82°F).

When will be the coldest day?

The coldest day is forecasted for Saturday with a low of 21°C (70°F).

Will it rain next week in Cairns?

Yes, rain is expected on 6 days , specifically on Thu, Fri, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed.

How much rainfall is expected next week?

A total of 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain is forecasted for the 10-day period.

What will be the temperature range next week?

Temperatures will range from 21°C (70°F) to 28°C (82°F).

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