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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.
Sea temperature in Cairns now

73.5

°F

June 29, 22:40

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.5°F

Tomorrow:

73.5°F

Sunrise:

06:46

Sunset:

17:54

Day Length:

11 h. 8 min.

Cairns in July

Minimum:

83.4°F

Average:

84.8°F

Maximum:

85.8°F

Sea water temperature in Cairns today

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 73.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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 stay about the same.

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 77.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 72.7°F on 2019.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 73.4°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
Jun 15 75.6°F 74.6°F 75.1°F
Jun 16 75.5°F 74.8°F 75.1°F
Jun 17 75.3°F 74.7°F 75.3°F
Jun 18 75.3°F 74.5°F 75.3°F
Jun 19 74.8°F 74.5°F 75.1°F
Jun 20 74.4°F 74.4°F 74.9°F
Jun 21 74.0°F 74.7°F 74.7°F
Jun 22 74.0°F 74.7°F 74.7°F
Jun 23 73.9°F 74.9°F 74.6°F
Jun 24 73.7°F 75.3°F 74.6°F
Jun 25 73.6°F 75.1°F 74.5°F
Jun 26 73.8°F 74.9°F 74.4°F
Jun 27 73.7°F 74.8°F 74.3°F
Jun 28 73.5°F 74.5°F 74.2°F
Jun 29 73.5°F 74.9°F 74.2°F
Jun 30 73.5°F 75.1°F 74.2°F
Jul 1 73.5°F 75.4°F 74.2°F
Jul 2 73.4°F 75.4°F 74.2°F
Jul 3 73.4°F 75.5°F 74.2°F
Jul 4 73.3°F 75.4°F 74.1°F
Jul 5 73.4°F 75.4°F 74.1°F
Jul 6 73.4°F 75.4°F 74.1°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.