Cairns weather in July
Cairns in July averages 18°C (65°F) and 14 mm of rain. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Cairns, July is the coldest and the fourth driest.
- Average temp
- 18°C (65°F)
13–24°C · 55–74°F
- Rainfall
- 14 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Cairns like in July?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Cairns in July?
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 11°C between its low and its high.
July compared with June and August
July in Cairns is 0.7°C cooler than June and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (66°F).
July in Cairns is 0.8°C cooler than August and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (66°F).
Daylight in Cairns in July
On 15 July the sun is up for 11 hours 13 minutes in Cairns, rising about 06:46 and setting about 17:59 local time.
July ends 14 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 55 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Cairns
Dates are a starting point for July.
Travel guides for Cairns
What to read before you book.
Cairns weather by month
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How July compares with the rest of the year
July is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 77°F | 227 mm |
| February | 25°C / 77°F | 278 mm |
| March | 24°C / 75°F | 172 mm |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 32 mm |
| May | 21°C / 69°F | 21 mm |
| June | 19°C / 66°F | 12 mm |
| July | 18°C / 65°F | 14 mm |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 12 mm |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 9 mm |
| October | 23°C / 74°F | 25 mm |
| November | 24°C / 76°F | 59 mm |
| December | 25°C / 78°F | 128 mm |
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FAQs about Cairns in July
July climate averages for Cairns, 1991–2020.
Cairns averages 18°C (65°F) in July, ranging from about 13°C (55°F) at night to 24°C (74°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. July sees only about 14 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. July averages 18°C (65°F) against 19°C (66°F) in August — 0.8°C cooler.
July is 0.7°C cooler than June, and about as wet.
Yes. July falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what July is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight in mid-July, against 13 hours 8 minutes in December and 11 hours 7 minutes in June.
On 15 July, sunrise is about 06:46 and sunset about 17:59 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 14 minutes longer than it starts.
