Temperatures in July
It's warm in July in Cairns with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cairns in July. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of July
The month of July starts in Cairns with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-July
By mid-July, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 27°C, with nights close to 18°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of July
By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in Cairns will be around 27°C, with nights close to 19°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Cairns is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Precipitation in July
In July, there is an average of 59 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The precipitation chance averages 18% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in July 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 July |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 23°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 27°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 21°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
59 mm | 52 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 9 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 July a good time to visit Cairns?
Want nice weather? Then July is a great time to be in Cairns. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Cairns in July
With 29°C, Cairns hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in July in Cairns
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in July 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 July in Cairns
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in July 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 July, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Cairns.
Daily UV Index in July in Cairns
This chart shows the average daily UV index in July 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 July in Cairns Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in July in Cairns, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in July in Cairns Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in July 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 July 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.
