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Cairns in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Cairns in November and see if it is worth visiting.
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Weather in Cairns in November 2024

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Weather for Cairns in November is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +82°F during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 6 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in November around 69 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+106°F
Max.
69 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cairns has good weather in November.

Average temperature in Cairns in November

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

The temperature in November is +90°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +95°F during the day and a minimum of +72°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +86°F.

Is Cairns warm or cold in November?

Cairns is typically warm in November.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +75°F.

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

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Cairns:

Climate in Cairns in November

Cairns weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+81°F+82°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+61°F+63°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+106°F+100°F
Rainfall
31 mm69 mm155 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%74%76%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1010 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
864
Cloudy days
201817
Rainy days
3610
Snowy days
000

November weather is still as good as in October. It’s getting warmer as November arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +81°F to +82°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 31 mm to 69 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in October to 6 in November.

Next month (December) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Cairns is gradually decreasing during November, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Cairns based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 63% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 163 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 48 mm, which is moderate rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how November 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 November in Cairns?

This is the weather in Cairns in November 2023:
1 November
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+89°F
2 November
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+90°F
3 November
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+91°F
4 November
🌧️
+88°F
5 November
🌧️
+86°F
6 November
☁️
+87°F
7 November
🌧️
+89°F
8 November
☁️
+90°F
9 November
☁️
+89°F
10 November
☁️
+88°F
11 November
☁️
+89°F
12 November
☀️
+90°F
13 November
☁️
+89°F
14 November
☁️
+88°F
15 November
☁️
+89°F
16 November
☀️
+89°F
17 November
☀️
+91°F
18 November
☁️
+91°F
19 November
☁️
+90°F
20 November
☁️
+91°F
21 November
☁️
+91°F
22 November
☁️
+96°F
23 November
☁️
+92°F
24 November
☁️
+93°F
25 November
☁️
+88°F
26 November
🌧️
+89°F
27 November
🌧️
+90°F
28 November
🌧️
+88°F
29 November
🌧️
+91°F
30 November
🌧️
+86°F
In November 2023 Cairns had 3 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +86°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+79°F) and the highest in 2019 (+98°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 278 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cairns in November:

Is November a good time to visit Cairns?

November 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 November?

November 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 November?

Cairns is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cairns in November?

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