Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
83°Ftypical April high
Typical range
April climate
April in Cairns
Australia · Oceania
Warm days and some sun. Cyclone risk and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
82°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days, more than in most months.
47%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.4 hApril sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
80%April Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In April, afternoons feel about 85° and nights feel near 79°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
40%April Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in April.
8 mphApril Light breeze
Sea temperature
82°FApril sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical April day
April late afternoons are around 81°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 83°F
Rain35%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday82°F
Feels 85°F
Rain42%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon81°F
Feels 85°F
Rain33%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening78°F
Feels 82°F
Rain25%
Cloud56%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | 78 | 11.5 | 22 | 10.6 | 84 | 84 |
| Feb | 87 | 78 | 11.2 | 21 | 9.8 | 85 | 84 |
| Mar | 85 | 77 | 9.2 | 19 | 9.8 | 85 | 84 |
| Apr | 83 | 74 | 4.8 | 14 | 10.4 | 83 | 82 |
| May | 79 | 71 | 1.8 | 11 | 10.1 | 82 | 80 |
| Jun | 76 | 68 | 1.2 | 8 | 10.0 | 82 | 78 |
| Jul | 75 | 66 | 1.2 | 6 | 10.1 | 80 | 77 |
| Aug | 76 | 66 | 0.9 | 6 | 10.5 | 79 | 77 |
| Sep | 79 | 69 | 0.7 | 5 | 11.4 | 78 | 78 |
| Oct | 82 | 72 | 1.3 | 7 | 11.7 | 79 | 80 |
| Nov | 84 | 75 | 2.5 | 11 | 11.6 | 80 | 82 |
| Dec | 86 | 77 | 7.5 | 16 | 11.3 | 82 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology