Australia (Cairns) · October
Best travel monthTravel seasonAustralia · Oceania
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 32° |
MINMIN | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 24° |
☀️Sunshine | 7h UV 8 | 6h UV 8 | 7h UV 8 | 7h UV 8 | 7h UV 7 | 7h UV 7 | 7h UV 7 | 8h UV 8 | 8h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 8h UV 8 |
🌊Water Temp | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
🌧Rain Days | 16d399mm | 13d340mm | 14d375mm | 11d181mm | 8d76mm | 4d39mm | 4d40mm | 3d22mm | 3d24mm | 5d64mm | 6d65mm | 9d200mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
October is one of the best months to visit Australia (Cairns) — with 9 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 29°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 29°C, cooling to 21°C at night (daily average: 25°C). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 64 mm total. The water is a warm 26°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in October are ideal.
Packing list for Australia (Cairns) in October
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Australia (Cairns)?
- Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Australia (Cairns) (Climate Score: 91/100). Pleasant temperatures (29°C), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (5) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Australia (Cairns) in October?
- In October, Australia (Cairns) sees daily highs of 29°C. Nights cool to 21°C, with a daily average of 25°C.
- How much rain falls in Australia (Cairns) in October?
- In October, Australia (Cairns) receives an average of 64 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Australia (Cairns) get in October?
- Australia (Cairns) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in October — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Australia (Cairns) in October?
- Water temperature in Australia (Cairns) in October averages 26°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
