Temperatures in April
It's hot in April in Cairns with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cairns in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Cairns with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Cairns will be around 29°C, with nights close to 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Cairns is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 185 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 42% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Cairns. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cairns in April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
185 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 7 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Cairns?
After some sun? Then April isn’t the best time to be in Cairns. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Cairns in April
With 35°C, Cairns hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Cairns
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Cairns, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Cairns
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Cairns, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 13 days of rain in Cairns.
Daily UV Index in April in Cairns
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Cairns, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Cairns Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Cairns, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Cairns Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Cairns, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for Cairns
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Average Weather in Cairns by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cairns. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
