What is the current water temperature in Cairns?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cairns?

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 28.4°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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Water temperature in Cairns

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cairns. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

83.1

°F

November 21, 19:55

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

83.1°F

Tomorrow:

83.2°F

Sunrise:

05:34

Sunset:

18:32

Day Length:

12 h. 58 min.

Cairns in November

Minimum:

83.6°F

Average:

84.7°F

Maximum:

85.7°F

Sea water temperature in Cairns today

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 83.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 1.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.7°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 81.0°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 83.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cairns

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	81.8°F	80.1°F	81.3°F
Nov 8	81.7°F	80.1°F	81.6°F
Nov 9	81.7°F	80.5°F	81.5°F
Nov 10	81.7°F	80.5°F	81.6°F
Nov 11	81.8°F	80.7°F	81.6°F
Nov 12	81.8°F	80.9°F	81.6°F
Nov 13	81.8°F	80.8°F	81.6°F
Nov 14	81.7°F	81.0°F	81.6°F
Nov 15	82.9°F	81.1°F	81.9°F
Nov 16	83.3°F	81.1°F	82.0°F
Nov 17	83.3°F	81.1°F	82.1°F
Nov 18	83.1°F	81.0°F	82.2°F
Nov 19	83.3°F	81.1°F	82.3°F
Nov 20	83.1°F	81.3°F	82.1°F
Nov 21	83.1°F	81.6°F	82.0°F
Nov 22	83.2°F	81.9°F	82.1°F
Nov 23	83.2°F	81.8°F	82.1°F
Nov 24	83.3°F	81.8°F	82.2°F
Nov 25	83.5°F	81.6°F	82.4°F
Nov 26	83.6°F	81.6°F	82.4°F
Nov 27	83.6°F	81.6°F	82.5°F
Nov 28	83.7°F	81.8°F	82.6°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Cairns by month

In Cairns, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Cairns was recorded on February 21, 2016, reaching a 87.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 15, 2022, dipping to 70.4°F. The average readings by season are 84.3°F in Winter, 81.5°F in Spring, 74.4°F in Summer, and 79.1°F in Autumn.