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Cairns in June: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Cairns in June 2024

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Weather for Cairns in June is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +75°F during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 3 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in June around 34 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
34 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cairns has good weather in June.

Average temperature in Cairns in June

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

The temperature in June is +79°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +57°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +75°F.

Is Cairns warm or cold in June?

Cairns is typically warm in June.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +70°F to +68°F.

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

June is one of the coolest months in Cairns, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cairns in June

Cairns weather looks like this, on average, in June and the surrounding months.
MayJuneJuly
Avg. temperature
+79°F+75°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+50°F+50°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+90°F+88°F
Rainfall
62 mm34 mm29 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
77%75%74%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
568
Cloudy days
202120
Rainy days
633
Snowy days
000

June often has better weather than May. It’s getting colder in June. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +75°F. As June arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 62 mm to 34 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during June, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in June, from 5 to 6.

July brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 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 June, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during June in Cairns based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 37% chance of rain on an average day in June, with total rainfall of approximately 70 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain. June is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how June 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 June in Cairns?

This is the weather in Cairns in June 2023:
1 June
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+83°F
2 June
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+84°F
3 June
☁️
+83°F
4 June
☁️
+84°F
5 June
☁️
+84°F
6 June
🌧️
+80°F
7 June
🌧️
+85°F
8 June
☁️
+82°F
9 June
☁️
+80°F
10 June
☁️
+77°F
11 June
☀️
+77°F
12 June
☀️
+79°F
13 June
☀️
+79°F
14 June
☁️
+78°F
15 June
☁️
+82°F
16 June
☁️
+77°F
17 June
☁️
+76°F
18 June
☁️
+75°F
19 June
☁️
+74°F
20 June
☁️
+80°F
21 June
🌧️
+77°F
22 June
🌧️
+78°F
23 June
☁️
+79°F
24 June
☁️
+79°F
25 June
☁️
+82°F
26 June
☁️
+77°F
27 June
☁️
+76°F
28 June
☁️
+74°F
29 June
🌧️
+76°F
30 June
🌧️
+74°F
In June 2023 Cairns had 3 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 June has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+72°F) and the highest in 2013 (+89°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 111 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cairns in June:

Is June a good time to visit Cairns?

June 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 June?

June 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 June?

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

Is it sunny in Cairns in June?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cairns in June, 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.