Cairns weather in April (Queensland, Australia)

How does the weather in Cairns usually fare in April? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, Cairns tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 27°C. At night, it falls to around 23°C.

Precipitation

Cairns in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 10 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 204 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cairns climate page with graphs.

 

Cairns, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Water Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 204 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in April

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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