The most detailed information about the water temperature in Cairns in Coral Sea (Queensland, Australia). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Cairns for a week.
Water temperature in Cairns right now
data updated 32 minutes ago80°F
yesterday: 80°F
a week ago: 79°F
Trend: slow drop
Today water temperature in Cairns is 80.6°F. It is very warm and comfortable water for long swimming in any body of water. It is believed that these are the ideal conditions under which one can be without the slightest discomfort. But it is worth remembering that at such a water temperature, various disease-causing organisms multiply very quickly. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 80°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly higher than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 80°F. Water temperature range in Cairns in May is from 75 to 82 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the coming days, the water temperature value in Cairns will slightly drop and in 10 days it will be 78°F.
Table of water temperature values in Cairns
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| May 3 | 26.7°C | 26.3°C | |
| May 4 | 26.6°C | 27.0°C | |
| May 5 | 25.9°C | 26.3°C | |
| May 6 | 27.1°C | 26.5°C | |
| May 7 | 26.5°C | 26.5°C | |
| May 8 | 26.4°C | 25.5°C | |
| May 9 | 27.0°C | 26.3°C | |
| May 10 | 27.0°C | 25.8°C | |
| May 11 | 26.0°C | 26.0°C | |
| May 12 | 25.3°C | 26.0°C | |
| May 13 | 26.3°C | 26.0°C | |
| May 14 | 25.5°C | 26.0°C | |
| May 15 | 25.8°C | 26.0°C | |
| May 16 | 25.8°C | 26.0°C | |
| May 17 | 25.5°C | 26.0°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in Australia.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Cairns
Water temperature in Cairns by month
Cairns is located in the Arctic Circle, at latitude 16 degrees. The swimming season in this location lasts all year round. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Cairns is 80°F, by the seasons: in winter 74°F, in spring 79°F, in summer 84°F, in autumn 81°F. Minimum water temperature (73°F) in Cairns it happens in June, maximum (86°F) in February.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Cairns changes in each specific month:
Cairns: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Trinity Beach | 79°C | 17km |
| Palm Cove | 80°C | 22km |
| Port Douglas | 79°C | 58km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in Australia recorded in Weipa, its value is 84°F. Lowest - in Berriedale, there water temperature now 57°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 69°F.
Water temperature data in Cairns and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 4 kilometers. This is Cairns International (CNS) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Cairns: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Cairns
13km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 49%
16km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 74%
16km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 81%
13km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 45%
10km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 64%
10km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 55%
10km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 70%
11km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 98%
11km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 97%
12km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 96%
14km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 90%
11km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 45%
10km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 59%
10km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 62%
10km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 51%
10km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 66%
14km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 78%
14km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 98%
14km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 87%
10km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 74%
10km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 60%
9km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 81%
8km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 76%
9km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 75%
10km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 74%
11km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 94%
12km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 61%
9km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 2%
8km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 4%
8km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 5%
8km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 4%
8km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 2%
11km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 2%
13km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 1%
14km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 1%
11km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 0%
9km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 2%
9km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 2%
9km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 2%
