Water temperature in Cairns
86.1
°F
February 27, 01:51
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
86.2°FTomorrow:
85.9°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 28 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 86.1°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 1.5°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 fall a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 85.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 83.6°F on 2023.
Daily water temperature in Cairns
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13 | 86.5°F | 84.4°F | 85.0°F |
| Feb 14 | 86.9°F | 85.0°F | 85.1°F |
| Feb 15 | 86.2°F | 85.0°F | 85.0°F |
| Feb 16 | 86.3°F | 84.6°F | 85.0°F |
| Feb 17 | 86.3°F | 85.0°F | 85.1°F |
| Feb 18 | 86.1°F | 85.1°F | 85.2°F |
| Feb 19 | 86.0°F | 85.2°F | 85.4°F |
| Feb 20 | 85.5°F | 85.2°F | 85.4°F |
| Feb 21 | 85.7°F | 85.3°F | 85.5°F |
| Feb 22 | 85.9°F | 85.5°F | 85.6°F |
| Feb 23 | 86.2°F | 85.3°F | 85.6°F |
| Feb 24 | 86.2°F | 84.5°F | 85.3°F |
| Feb 25 | 86.1°F | 84.5°F | 85.1°F |
| Feb 26 | 86.2°F | 84.1°F | 84.7°F |
| Feb 27 | 86.1°F | 84.1°F | 84.6°F |
| Feb 28 | 85.9°F | 83.8°F | 84.5°F |
| Mar 1 | 85.1°F | 83.7°F | 84.5°F |
| Mar 2 | 85.1°F | 83.6°F | 84.5°F |
| Mar 3 | 85.1°F | 84.1°F | 84.5°F |
| Mar 4 | 85.1°F | 84.2°F | 84.4°F |
| Mar 5 | 84.9°F | 84.1°F | 84.3°F |
| Mar 6 | 84.9°F | 84.5°F | 84.3°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.