Cairns weather in July

July is an excellent time to visit Cairns, as it falls during the winter dry season.

You can expect pleasantly warm weather and sea breezes with around seven hours of sunshine daily with occasional rain showers that mainly fall at night.

How hot is it in Cairns in July?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 26°C (78°F) in Cairns in July, with low heat and humidity, falling to 17°C (62°F) at night.

What does the humidity feel like in Cairns in July?
The average dew point temperature in Cairns in July is 15°C (59°F), which feels comfortable. 

There are on average five days in July that may feel humid.

How sunny is it in Cairns in July?
There are normally seven hours of bright sunshine each day in Cairns in July – that's around 63% of daylight hours.

Sunrise & sunset in July?
Sunrise is around 6:45am with sunset around 6pm.

How warm is the sea around Cairns in July?
The average sea temperature around Cairns in July is 24°C (75°F).

Does it rain in Cairns in July?
There are usually five days with some rain in Cairns during July; the average rainfall is 35mm (1in).

How windy is it in Cairns in July?
July has an average hourly wind speed of 22 kilometres per hour (14 mph; 12 knots).. The predominant wind direction is from the east.

What to do in Cairns in January?
July weather conditions are great for rainforest tours, white-water rafting, game fishing and diving the Great Barrier Reef. This is also the whale season, so it’s a good time to watch minke and giant humpback whales on their annual migration.

Local holidays?
July sees hotel rates rise in Cairns during the popular winter high season.


Cairns weather in July

Temperature icon High Temp: 26°C (78°F)
temperature icon Low Temp: 17°C (62°F)
sun icon Sunshine: 7 hours per day
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Daylight: 11 hours per day
wind icon Wind speed: 22 km/h (14 mph; 12 knots).
rain cloud Rainfall: 35 mm (1 in) per month
umbrella icon Wet Days: 5 days with some rain
Low heat icon Comfort Level: Low heat; ≤ 5 muggy days
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UV Index: High
swimming icon Sea Temp: 24°C (75°F)
Cairns, Queensland

Best time to visit Cairns

The best time to visit Cairns is during the winter dry season from June to November, when the skies are invariably blue and the days warm and sunny, with a gently breeze.

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Source: Meteorological data for Cairns is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) from the closest weather station: Cairns International Airport (CNS), located 7km (4mi) north of Cairns CBD.

Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices. Dew point temperature measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.


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Latest update: Cairns Weather in July: 12 June, 2024


Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.



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