Cairns weather in July

July in Cairns: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Cairns · #212 of 604 destinations to visit in July · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Cairns climate normals — July

Daytime high23°C / 74°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low19°C / 66°F
Feels like (high)24°C / 75°F
Rainfall38 mm / 1.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point17°C / 62°F
Sunshine9.6 h/day
Daylight11.2 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)26🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Cairns in July — FAQ

Is July a good time to visit Cairns?
July in Cairns: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Cairns on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Cairns in July?
In July, Cairns averages a daily high of 23.2°C and a low of 19°C, with about 37.5 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cairns in July?
Cairns has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in July.

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