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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

81.9

°F

March 27, 01:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.9°F

Tomorrow:

81.7°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

18:23

Day Length:

12 h. 1 min.

Cairns in April

Minimum:

83.0°F

Average:

84.3°F

Maximum:

85.6°F

Sea water temperature in Cairns today

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 81.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.7°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 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 86.5°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 82.3°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 81.7°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
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 84.5°F
Mar 19 82.5°F 84.4°F 84.1°F
Mar 20 81.6°F 84.0°F 83.8°F
Mar 21 81.0°F 83.6°F 83.6°F
Mar 22 81.2°F 83.9°F 83.6°F
Mar 23 80.4°F 83.8°F 83.6°F
Mar 24 80.7°F 83.6°F 83.5°F
Mar 25 81.1°F 83.6°F 83.3°F
Mar 26 81.9°F 83.5°F 83.6°F
Mar 27 81.9°F 83.3°F 83.6°F
Mar 28 81.7°F 83.0°F 83.4°F
Mar 29 81.7°F 82.9°F 83.4°F
Mar 30 81.8°F 82.7°F 83.5°F
Mar 31 81.8°F 82.6°F 83.5°F
Apr 1 81.6°F 82.5°F 83.3°F
Apr 2 81.5°F 82.3°F 83.2°F
Apr 3 81.5°F 82.3°F 83.2°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, 81.6°F in Spring, 74.4°F in Summer, and 79.4°F in Autumn.