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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

76.3

°F

September 7, 13:22

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

76.3°F

Tomorrow:

76.3°F

Sunrise:

06:19

Sunset:

18:11

Day Length:

11 h. 52 min.

Cairns in September

Minimum:

83.8°F

Average:

84.9°F

Maximum:

85.7°F

Sea water temperature in Cairns today

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 76.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.9°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 74.0°F on 2022.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 76.5°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
Aug 24 74.4°F 74.8°F 74.6°F
Aug 25 74.5°F 74.9°F 74.7°F
Aug 26 74.8°F 75.0°F 74.7°F
Aug 27 74.8°F 75.1°F 74.8°F
Aug 28 75.1°F 75.3°F 74.9°F
Aug 29 75.4°F 75.3°F 74.9°F
Aug 30 75.5°F 75.4°F 75.1°F
Aug 31 75.6°F 75.7°F 75.1°F
Sep 1 75.5°F 76.0°F 75.2°F
Sep 2 75.6°F 76.4°F 75.4°F
Sep 3 76.0°F 76.5°F 75.6°F
Sep 4 75.8°F 76.5°F 75.6°F
Sep 5 76.1°F 76.6°F 75.6°F
Sep 6 76.3°F 76.7°F 75.6°F
Sep 7 76.3°F 76.3°F 75.6°F
Sep 8 76.3°F 76.1°F 75.6°F
Sep 9 76.4°F 76.2°F 75.7°F
Sep 10 76.5°F 76.3°F 75.8°F
Sep 11 76.6°F 76.2°F 75.9°F
Sep 12 76.6°F 76.3°F 75.9°F
Sep 13 76.6°F 76.2°F 75.9°F
Sep 14 76.6°F 76.3°F 75.9°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.