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Cairns weather in April

Long-run climate averages for Cairns, Queensland in April, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

April at a glance

In April, Cairns averages 29°C by day and 23°C at night. The wettest month is usually December.

April in Cairns averages a daytime high of 29°C and an overnight low of 23°C, which reads as hot for this part of the world. Across the whole year Cairns sees roughly 2395 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Cairns forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Cairns weather by month

what to expect in Cairns through the year

Here is Cairns's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Cairns by season.

Jan
31°
24°
Hot
Feb
30°
24°
Hot
Mar
30°
24°
Hot
Apr
29°
23°
Hot
May
26°
20°
Warm
Jun
26°
18°
Warm
Jul
25°
18°
Warm
Aug
25°
17°
Warm
Sep
27°
19°
Warm
Oct
29°
20°
Hot
Nov
30°
21°
Hot
Dec
31°
24°
Hot
Wettest

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Cairns, scoring 92/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 86. See the full AU accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Cairns in April?
Cairns averages a daytime high of 29°C in April, with overnight lows around 23°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is April a good time to visit Cairns?
The most comfortable time to visit Cairns is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Cairns in April?
The wettest month in Cairns is usually December. Across the year the city sees roughly 2395 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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