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Average Monthly Sunshine hours in Cairns

This graph shows the average number of hours per month that Cairns receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.


  • On average, October is the sunniest month with 272 hours of sunshine.
  • February has on average the lowest amount of sunshine with 171 hours.
  • On average, the total annual amount of sun is 2720 hours.

Forecast: is it sunny in Cairns?

Fri   Nov 08
31°C | 20°C
NE 18 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sat   Nov 09
32°C | 21°C
E 18 km/h
0.1 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Sun   Nov 10
31°C | 23°C
E 25 km/h
0.5 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

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