Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Cairns with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cairns in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Cairns with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Cairns will be around 31°C, with nights close to 23°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Cairns is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 38 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The precipitation chance averages 18% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October 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 October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
38 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 14 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 October a good time to visit Cairns?
October is a great month to be in Cairns for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Cairns in October
With 34°C, Cairns hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Cairns
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October 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 October in Cairns
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October 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 October, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Cairns.
Daily UV Index in October in Cairns
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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 October in Cairns Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Cairns, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Cairns Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October 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 October 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.
