Temperatures in February
It's hot in February in Cairns with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cairns in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in Cairns with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature rises to around 33°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Cairns will be around 33°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Cairns is 31°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in February
In February, there is an average of 327 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 49% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February 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 February |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
327 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 February a good time to visit Cairns?
After some sun? Then February 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 February
With 39°C, Cairns hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in Cairns
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February 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 February in Cairns
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February 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 February, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Cairns.
Daily UV Index in February in Cairns
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February 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 February in Cairns Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Cairns, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in Cairns Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February 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 February for Cairns
Click on a specific day in February for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Cairns. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
