What is the weather like in Cairns vs Port Douglas in August?

In August, Cairns averages 28°C high / 17°C low with about 29 mm of rain; Port Douglas averages 27°C high / 21°C low with about 43 mm.

Cairns vs Port Douglas in August

Cairns and Port Douglas are nearly tied in August — 92 vs 91 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cairns is warm, dry, clean air; Port Douglas is warm, a little rain, clean air.

Cairns vs Port Douglas — August climate, side by side

	Cairns	Port Douglas
Comfort score	92/100 (S)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	28°C	28°C
Avg high / low	28° / 17°	27° / 21°
Rainfall	29 mm	43 mm
Rainy days	6	6
Humidity	77%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	27	40

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

Cairns vs Port Douglas in August — FAQ

Is August better in Cairns or Port Douglas?: Cairns and Port Douglas are nearly tied in August — 92 vs 91 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cairns is warm, dry, clean air; Port Douglas is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cairns vs Port Douglas in August?: In August, Cairns averages 28°C high / 17°C low with about 29 mm of rain; Port Douglas averages 27°C high / 21°C low with about 43 mm.