Cairns weather in October (Queensland, Australia)

Curious about the October weather in Cairns? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Cairns, October is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C.

Cairns in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 4 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 272 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cairns, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Water Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 57%  

Sunshine 272 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Cairns in October?

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. With a water temperature of around 25°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 in October.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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