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Cairns in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Cairns in July and see if it is worth visiting.
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July

Weather in Cairns in July 2024

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Weather for Cairns in July is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +73°F during the day, and approximately 8 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 3 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in July around 29 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the coldest month of the year in Cairns;

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cairns has good weather in July.

Average temperature in Cairns in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cairns for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in July is +77°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +50°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +79°F.

Is Cairns warm or cold in July?

Cairns is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +75°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +68°F to +66°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

July is the coldest month in Cairns, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cairns in July

Cairns weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+75°F+73°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+50°F+50°F+50°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+88°F+88°F
Rainfall
34 mm29 mm26 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%74%73%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
689
Cloudy days
212019
Rainy days
333
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as good as in June. It’s getting colder in July. From +75°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +73°F. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 34 mm to 29 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 6 to 8.

August brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Cairns in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Cairns is gradually increasing during July, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Cairns based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 113 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 69 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during July, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how July is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cairns wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 281 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 18 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Cairns?

This is the weather in Cairns in July 2023:
1 July
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+75°F
2 July
🌧️
+80°F
3 July
☁️
+80°F
4 July
🌧️
+70°F
5 July
☁️
+67°F
6 July
☀️
+75°F
7 July
☀️
+76°F
8 July
☀️
+76°F
9 July
☁️
+79°F
10 July
☀️
+76°F
11 July
☀️
+74°F
12 July
☁️
+76°F
13 July
☀️
+76°F
14 July
☀️
+73°F
15 July
☁️
+73°F
16 July
🌧️
+79°F
17 July
☁️
+78°F
18 July
☀️
+80°F
19 July
☀️
+79°F
20 July
☁️
+81°F
21 July
☁️
+81°F
22 July
☁️
+80°F
23 July
☀️
+80°F
24 July
☁️
+80°F
25 July
☁️
+79°F
26 July
☁️
+82°F
27 July
☁️
+81°F
28 July
☁️
+78°F
29 July
☁️
+78°F
30 July
☁️
+78°F
31 July
☁️
+79°F
In July 2023 Cairns had 10 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cairns climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cairns in July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+71°F) and the highest in 2021 (+87°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 115 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cairns in July:

Is July a good time to visit Cairns?

July is a really good time to go to Cairns. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cairns.

Can you sunbathe in Cairns in July?

July is warm in Cairns. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Cairns rainy in July?

Cairns is usually dry in July. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Cairns in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cairns in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Australia

Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.

Monthly weather in Cairns

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cairns, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.