Cairns in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cairns in august 2025
The weather in Cairns in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
67°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
30%
17%
11%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
65% of time
19%
15%
3%
Weather at 6pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
26%
13%
6%
Weather at 3am
65°F
39%
33%
20%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cairns in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cairns in august.
The climate of Cairns in august is perfect
The weather in august in Cairns is relatively dry (with 1.1in of precipitation over 2 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 1.3in of precipitation over 1 days.
The climate quite pleasant in this location this month. Temperatures are up to 77°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 67°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Cairns is 72°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Cairns in august with a maximum record of 83°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 56°F in 2012.
On this month of august, day length in Cairns is generally 11:33. The sun rises at 06:35 and sunset is at 18:08.
With ideal weather conditions, august is advisable to go in Cairns.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cairns in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 83°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 56°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (5%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.5in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.8km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 30% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:35 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:08 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:33 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cairns in august 2024:
65°F to 74°F
61°F to 72°F
61°F to 70°F
63°F to 74°F
65°F to 74°F
63°F to 76°F
65°F to 77°F
67°F to 77°F
65°F to 76°F
63°F to 76°F
67°F to 76°F
65°F to 76°F
65°F to 77°F
65°F to 77°F
63°F to 79°F
63°F to 77°F
61°F to 79°F
65°F to 81°F
63°F to 79°F
70°F to 77°F
68°F to 77°F
67°F to 77°F
68°F to 76°F
68°F to 77°F
67°F to 77°F
67°F to 77°F
67°F to 77°F
65°F to 79°F
63°F to 81°F
67°F to 79°F
65°F to 79°F
Map: other cities in Australia in august
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| Port Douglas in august | perfect weather |
| Innisfail in august | perfect weather |
| Cape Tribulation in august | perfect weather |
| Cooktown in august | perfect weather |
| Great Barrier Reef in august | perfect weather |
| Townsville in august | perfect weather |
| Bowen in august | perfect weather |
| Hughenden in august | perfect weather |
| Normanton in august | perfect weather |
| Whitsunday Islands in august | perfect weather |
| Hamilton Island in august | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Cairns in august:
Weather data for Cairns for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cairns. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cairns can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cairns.