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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

75.9

°F

May 26, 00:43

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

76.1°F

Tomorrow:

75.7°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

17:51

Day Length:

11 h. 14 min.

Cairns in June

Minimum:

83.2°F

Average:

84.7°F

Maximum:

85.9°F

Sea water temperature in Cairns today

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 75.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. 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 slightly 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 78.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 76.1°F on 2018.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 75.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 75.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 75.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Cairns

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 12 76.2°F 79.1°F 78.5°F
May 13 76.3°F 78.6°F 78.6°F
May 14 76.0°F 78.4°F 78.4°F
May 15 76.0°F 78.7°F 78.4°F
May 16 76.3°F 78.7°F 78.3°F
May 17 76.3°F 78.8°F 78.2°F
May 18 76.3°F 78.9°F 78.2°F
May 19 77.2°F 78.7°F 78.3°F
May 20 77.4°F 78.1°F 78.1°F
May 21 77.1°F 77.8°F 77.9°F
May 22 76.6°F 77.6°F 77.7°F
May 23 76.3°F 77.5°F 77.5°F
May 24 76.4°F 77.4°F 77.4°F
May 25 76.1°F 77.3°F 77.3°F
May 26 75.9°F 77.5°F 77.1°F
May 27 75.7°F 77.4°F 76.9°F
May 28 75.6°F 77.3°F 76.8°F
May 29 75.5°F 77.7°F 76.7°F
May 30 75.5°F 78.4°F 76.7°F
May 31 75.3°F 78.1°F 76.5°F
Jun 1 75.3°F 77.8°F 76.5°F
Jun 2 75.2°F 77.3°F 76.4°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 84.6°F in Winter, 81.5°F in Spring, 74.4°F in Summer, and 79.4°F in Autumn.