Question 1

Is Cairns safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Travelia rates Cairns, Australia “safe”, following US State Department and UK FCDO travel advisories.

Question 2

What is the sea temperature in Cairns in July?

Accepted Answer

The sea off Cairns averages about 24°C in July.

Question 3

When is the best time to visit Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Cairns is warmest in Jan and driest in Jul; mild (18–28°C) months are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	27	27	26	25	23	21	20	21	23	24	26	27
Sea °C	29	29	28	27	26	24	24	24	25	26	27	28
Rain (days)	255	255	255	255	86	42	32	38	63	75	146	226

Cairns, Australia

Climate by month