Water temperature in Cairns
86.0
°F
February 6, 16:28
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
86.2°FTomorrow:
86.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 46 min.Cairns in February
Minimum:
82.4°FAverage:
84.2°FMaximum:
86.2°FSea water temperature in Cairns today
As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 86.0°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 1.0°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
The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 85.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 84.0°F on 2019.
Daily water temperature in Cairns
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23 | 85.2°F | 85.2°F | 84.9°F |
| Jan 24 | 85.5°F | 86.1°F | 85.0°F |
| Jan 25 | 85.6°F | 85.8°F | 85.1°F |
| Jan 26 | 85.5°F | 85.9°F | 85.1°F |
| Jan 27 | 85.0°F | 85.8°F | 85.0°F |
| Jan 28 | 85.1°F | 85.8°F | 85.1°F |
| Jan 29 | 84.7°F | 85.8°F | 85.1°F |
| Jan 30 | 85.2°F | 85.9°F | 85.2°F |
| Jan 31 | 85.2°F | 86.1°F | 85.4°F |
| Feb 1 | 85.6°F | 86.2°F | 85.4°F |
| Feb 2 | 85.9°F | 86.1°F | 85.5°F |
| Feb 3 | 86.5°F | 85.7°F | 85.4°F |
| Feb 4 | 86.3°F | 85.6°F | 85.3°F |
| Feb 5 | 86.2°F | 85.4°F | 85.2°F |
| Feb 6 | 86.0°F | 85.2°F | 85.0°F |
| Feb 7 | 86.0°F | 85.0°F | 85.0°F |
| Feb 8 | 85.9°F | 84.8°F | 84.9°F |
| Feb 9 | 85.7°F | 84.6°F | 84.7°F |
| Feb 10 | 85.5°F | 84.4°F | 84.5°F |
| Feb 11 | 85.6°F | 84.4°F | 84.6°F |
| Feb 12 | 85.8°F | 84.4°F | 84.8°F |
| Feb 13 | 85.9°F | 84.4°F | 84.9°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.