What is the current water temperature in Cairns?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cairns?

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 28.54°C. 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.

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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.

83.4

°F

December 11, 01:20

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

83.4°F

Tomorrow:

83.4°F

Sunrise:

05:36

Sunset:

18:43

Day Length:

13 h. 7 min.

Cairns in December

Minimum:

83.0°F

Average:

84.8°F

Maximum:

85.8°F

Sea water temperature in Cairns today

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 83.4°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 0.3°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 82.7°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest 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 83.5°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
Nov 27	85.0°F	82.9°F	82.8°F
Nov 28	85.0°F	82.9°F	82.9°F
Nov 29	85.1°F	82.8°F	82.9°F
Nov 30	85.1°F	82.8°F	82.9°F
Dec 1	85.1°F	82.9°F	83.0°F
Dec 2	84.9°F	83.0°F	83.2°F
Dec 3	84.8°F	83.0°F	83.3°F
Dec 4	84.7°F	83.1°F	83.6°F
Dec 5	84.0°F	83.1°F	83.5°F
Dec 6	83.6°F	83.0°F	83.5°F
Dec 7	83.2°F	83.2°F	83.5°F
Dec 8	83.4°F	83.7°F	83.5°F
Dec 9	83.3°F	83.9°F	83.6°F
Dec 10	83.4°F	84.5°F	83.7°F
Dec 11	83.4°F	84.6°F	83.7°F
Dec 12	83.4°F	84.6°F	83.8°F
Dec 13	83.3°F	84.4°F	83.6°F
Dec 14	83.2°F	84.2°F	83.5°F
Dec 15	83.4°F	84.5°F	83.8°F
Dec 16	83.6°F	84.8°F	83.9°F
Dec 17	83.8°F	85.4°F	84.1°F
Dec 18	83.8°F	85.4°F	84.1°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 79.3°F in Autumn.