Weather in Cairns in April
April in Cairns is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In Australia, this is how Cairns actually wears April, not how a country centroid would. Compared with January and July, April sits in the middle of Cairns's year.
- Average temp
- 22°C
18–27°C
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Cairns. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember April for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for April in Cairns is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
Mixed skies in Cairns in April. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Clothes for the monthly average — nothing extreme
Where to stay in Cairns
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Cairns
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Cairns
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Similar weather in April
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FAQs about Cairns
Climate averages for Cairns, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Cairns is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
December is the hottest month, with an average around 25°C.
February is the wettest month, with about 278 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
