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Average temperatures
Cairns
SPRING (Sep-Nov): 17-31°C / 63-88°F
SUMMER (Dec-Feb): 23-32°C / 73-90°F
AUTUMN (Mar-May): 19-30°C / 66-86°F
WINTER (Jun-Aug): 16-26°C / 60-80°F
SUMMER (Dec-Feb): 23-32°C / 73-90°F
AUTUMN (Mar-May): 19-30°C / 66-86°F
WINTER (Jun-Aug): 16-26°C / 60-80°F
Atherton
SUMMER (Dec-Feb): 18-30°C / 64-86°F
AUTUMN (Mar-May): 13-27°C / 56-81°F
WINTER (Jun-Aug): 10-23°C / 50-73°F
Far North Queensland enjoys a tropical climate, with two distinct seasons: the dry season from May to October, with mild temperatures; and the wet season from November to April, with warmer temperatures.
Around the Cairns area, seawater temperatures vary from a minimum of 23ºC in July to a maximum of 28ºC in February.
This tropical region has the highest rate of melanoma (sun cancer) in the world, so you need to ensure you always wear a shirt, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion. On clear sunny days (which are most days), you can begin to burn in less than 20 minutes. Beware especially if you go on a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef.
Around the Cairns area, seawater temperatures vary from a minimum of 23ºC in July to a maximum of 28ºC in February.
This tropical region has the highest rate of melanoma (sun cancer) in the world, so you need to ensure you always wear a shirt, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion. On clear sunny days (which are most days), you can begin to burn in less than 20 minutes. Beware especially if you go on a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef.
