Water temperature in Cairns
83.1
°F
March 19, 12:57
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
83.4°FTomorrow:
82.9°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 8 min.Cairns in March
Minimum:
82.5°FAverage:
84.3°FMaximum:
85.8°FSea 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 1.2°F lower 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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 86.9°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 82.5°F on 2018.
Daily water temperature in Cairns
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5 | 86.1°F | 84.1°F | 84.4°F |
| Mar 6 | 85.3°F | 84.5°F | 84.4°F |
| Mar 7 | 85.0°F | 85.2°F | 84.6°F |
| Mar 8 | 85.1°F | 85.4°F | 84.7°F |
| Mar 9 | 85.1°F | 85.3°F | 84.6°F |
| Mar 10 | 84.9°F | 85.8°F | 84.7°F |
| Mar 11 | 85.2°F | 85.9°F | 84.7°F |
| Mar 12 | 85.1°F | 85.8°F | 84.6°F |
| Mar 13 | 85.2°F | 85.7°F | 84.5°F |
| Mar 14 | 85.2°F | 85.4°F | 84.4°F |
| Mar 15 | 84.9°F | 85.2°F | 84.5°F |
| Mar 16 | 84.3°F | 85.1°F | 84.6°F |
| Mar 17 | 83.9°F | 85.0°F | 84.5°F |
| Mar 18 | 83.4°F | 84.8°F | 84.6°F |
| Mar 19 | 83.1°F | 84.4°F | 84.3°F |
| Mar 20 | 82.9°F | 84.0°F | 84.1°F |
| Mar 21 | 82.7°F | 83.6°F | 83.8°F |
| Mar 22 | 82.7°F | 83.9°F | 83.9°F |
| Mar 23 | 82.7°F | 83.8°F | 83.9°F |
| Mar 24 | 82.6°F | 83.6°F | 83.8°F |
| Mar 25 | 82.4°F | 83.6°F | 83.6°F |
| Mar 26 | 82.4°F | 83.5°F | 83.6°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.