What is the current water temperature in Cairns?

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 26.5°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.

79.7

°F

October 11, 02:54

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

79.6°F

Tomorrow:

79.8°F

Sunrise:

05:52

Sunset:

18:16

Day Length:

12 h. 24 min.

Cairns in October

Minimum:

83.5°F

Average:

84.9°F

Maximum:

85.7°F

Sea water temperature in Cairns today

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 79.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 80.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 76.6°F on 2015.

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 80.0°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
Sep 27	77.2°F	76.8°F	77.3°F
Sep 28	77.3°F	77.2°F	77.3°F
Sep 29	77.6°F	77.7°F	77.6°F
Sep 30	78.1°F	78.2°F	77.8°F
Oct 1	78.5°F	78.7°F	77.9°F
Oct 2	78.7°F	78.9°F	78.1°F
Oct 3	79.3°F	78.9°F	78.3°F
Oct 4	79.6°F	78.7°F	78.4°F
Oct 5	79.2°F	78.6°F	78.4°F
Oct 6	79.2°F	78.4°F	78.3°F
Oct 7	79.2°F	78.7°F	78.5°F
Oct 8	79.3°F	78.9°F	78.6°F
Oct 9	79.3°F	79.0°F	78.8°F
Oct 10	79.6°F	79.5°F	78.9°F
Oct 11	79.7°F	79.8°F	79.0°F
Oct 12	79.8°F	79.9°F	79.1°F
Oct 13	79.9°F	80.2°F	79.2°F
Oct 14	79.9°F	80.4°F	79.3°F
Oct 15	80.0°F	80.2°F	79.3°F
Oct 16	80.0°F	80.1°F	79.3°F
Oct 17	80.0°F	79.8°F	79.3°F
Oct 18	80.2°F	80.1°F	79.5°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.