Cairns weather in June
Cairns in June averages 19°C (66°F) and 12 mm of rain. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Cairns, June is the second coldest and the third driest.
- Average temp
- 19°C (66°F)
14–24°C · 57–75°F
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Cairns like in June?
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 June?
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
June compared with May and July
June in Cairns is 1.8°C cooler than May and about as wet as it, which averages 21°C (69°F).
June in Cairns is 0.7°C warmer than July and about as wet as it, which averages 18°C (65°F).
Daylight in Cairns in June
On 15 June the sun is up for 11 hours 7 minutes in Cairns, rising about 06:43 and setting about 17:51 local time.
No month in Cairns has less daylight than June.
Where to stay in Cairns
Dates are a starting point for June.
Travel guides for Cairns
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Cairns weather by month
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How June compares with the rest of the year
June 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 June
June climate averages for Cairns, 1991–2020.
Cairns averages 19°C (66°F) in June, ranging from about 14°C (57°F) at night to 24°C (75°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. June sees only about 12 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. June averages 19°C (66°F) against 18°C (65°F) in July — 0.7°C warmer.
June is 1.8°C cooler than May, and about as wet.
Yes. June 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 June 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 7 minutes of daylight in mid-June, the least of any month in Cairns.
On 15 June, sunrise is about 06:43 and sunset about 17:51 local time. Both shift across the month.
