Cairns weather in February
February in Cairns: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Cairns · #345 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cairns climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 351 mm / 13.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 18 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cairns in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Cairns?
- February in Cairns: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Cairns on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Cairns in February?
- In February, Cairns averages a daily high of 29.7°C and a low of 25°C, with about 351.2 mm of rain over roughly 20.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cairns in February?
- Cairns has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 18 in February.