Cairns in february: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cairns in february 2025
The weather in Cairns in february comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout february
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
79°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
27%
26%
14%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
44% of time
31%
15%
10%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
43% of time
22%
21%
13%
Weather at 3am
77°F
30%
25%
23%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cairns in february
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cairns in february.
The climate of Cairns in february is tolerable
The climate in february in Cairns is wet (with 12.7in of rainfall over 13 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in january it receives an average of 14.1in of precipitation over 15 days.
The climate is very warm in that locality in february. Temperatures are up to 88°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of february in Cairns is 83°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Cairns in the month of february with a maximum record of 95°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 72°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 17 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 59 of time.
On this month of february, day length in Cairns is generally 12:38. The sun rises at 06:12 and sunset is at 18:50.
With a correct weather, the month of february is okay (but not the best) to go in Cairns.
February: another location in Australia?
If you want to go to Australia in february, there are destinations with better weather than Cairns:
In february, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Melbourne, Perth, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Esperance have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Sydney, Brisbane (Queensland), Canberra, Hobart (Tasmania), Fraser Island and Gold Coast have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cairns in february
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of february.
| February | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 95°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 72°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 17 day(s) (59%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 28 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 12.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (44%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 6.3in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.11km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:12 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:50 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in february | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last february?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cairns in february 2024:
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
77°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
74°F to 86°F
74°F to 86°F
76°F to 88°F
77°F to 86°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 83°F
77°F to 81°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 79°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 83°F
Map: other cities in Australia in february
Cities near Cairns:
| Trinity Beach in february | tolerable weather |
| Port Douglas in february | tolerable weather |
| Innisfail in february | tolerable weather |
| Cape Tribulation in february | tolerable weather |
| Cooktown in february | tolerable weather |
| Great Barrier Reef in february | tolerable weather |
| Townsville in february | tolerable weather |
| Bowen in february | tolerable weather |
| Hughenden in february | good weather |
| Normanton in february | tolerable weather |
| Whitsunday Islands in february | tolerable weather |
| Hamilton Island in february | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in february.
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Weather data for Cairns in february:
Weather data for Cairns for february 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.