What is the current water temperature in Cairns?

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 27.12°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

80.8

°F

April 29, 01:54

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

81.2°F

Tomorrow:

80.5°F

Sunrise:

06:29

Sunset:

18:00

Day Length:

11 h. 31 min.

Cairns in May

Minimum:

83.6°F

Average:

84.6°F

Maximum:

85.9°F

Sea water temperature in Cairns today

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 80.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.3°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 79.5°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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 80.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 80.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 80.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Cairns

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 15	82.2°F	82.7°F	82.5°F
Apr 16	82.0°F	82.4°F	82.3°F
Apr 17	81.4°F	82.2°F	82.0°F
Apr 18	81.3°F	82.1°F	82.0°F
Apr 19	81.2°F	81.9°F	81.8°F
Apr 20	81.2°F	81.6°F	81.7°F
Apr 21	81.3°F	81.4°F	81.6°F
Apr 22	81.3°F	81.6°F	81.6°F
Apr 23	81.5°F	81.3°F	81.6°F
Apr 24	81.4°F	81.2°F	81.4°F
Apr 25	81.3°F	81.1°F	81.2°F
Apr 26	81.4°F	80.8°F	81.2°F
Apr 27	81.4°F	80.8°F	81.2°F
Apr 28	81.2°F	80.8°F	81.0°F
Apr 29	80.8°F	80.5°F	80.6°F
Apr 30	80.5°F	80.3°F	80.3°F
May 1	80.3°F	80.0°F	80.1°F
May 2	80.2°F	79.8°F	80.0°F
May 3	80.2°F	79.5°F	79.9°F
May 4	80.0°F	79.5°F	79.8°F
May 5	80.0°F	79.4°F	79.8°F
May 6	80.0°F	79.3°F	79.7°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 84.5°F in Winter, 81.6°F in Spring, 74.4°F in Summer, and 79.2°F in Autumn.