Cairns vs Darwin in October

Cairns is the better pick in October — 95 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cairns is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Darwin is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.

Cairns vs DarwinOctober climate, side by side

CairnsDarwin
Comfort score95/100 (S)65/100 (C)
Feels-like high34°C39°C
Avg high / low30° / 21°34° / 25°
Rainfall27 mm66 mm
Rainy days66
Humidity78%68%
Air quality (AQI)2635

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cairns vs Darwin in October — FAQ

Is October better in Cairns or Darwin?
Cairns is the better pick in October — 95 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cairns is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Darwin is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cairns vs Darwin in October?
In October, Cairns averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 27 mm of rain; Darwin averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 66 mm.