What is the current water temperature in Cairns?

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 27.88°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

82.2

°F

October 26, 16:39

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

82.1°F

Tomorrow:

82.2°F

Sunrise:

05:42

Sunset:

18:20

Day Length:

12 h. 38 min.

Cairns in November

Minimum:

83.6°F

Average:

84.8°F

Maximum:

85.7°F

Sea water temperature in Cairns today

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 82.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.7°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 82.6°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 78.4°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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 82.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 82.2°F, while the maximum might reach 83.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Cairns

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 12	79.8°F	79.9°F	79.1°F
Oct 13	80.3°F	80.2°F	79.3°F
Oct 14	80.3°F	80.4°F	79.4°F
Oct 15	80.4°F	80.2°F	79.4°F
Oct 16	80.5°F	80.1°F	79.4°F
Oct 17	80.9°F	79.8°F	79.5°F
Oct 18	81.1°F	80.1°F	79.7°F
Oct 19	81.1°F	80.3°F	79.8°F
Oct 20	81.2°F	80.6°F	79.8°F
Oct 21	81.4°F	80.5°F	79.9°F
Oct 22	81.6°F	80.5°F	80.0°F
Oct 23	81.8°F	80.5°F	80.2°F
Oct 24	82.1°F	81.1°F	80.4°F
Oct 25	82.1°F	81.4°F	80.4°F
Oct 26	82.2°F	81.6°F	80.5°F
Oct 27	82.2°F	82.1°F	80.5°F
Oct 28	82.5°F	82.2°F	80.8°F
Oct 29	82.6°F	82.0°F	80.9°F
Oct 30	82.9°F	81.8°F	81.1°F
Oct 31	82.9°F	81.7°F	81.1°F
Nov 1	83.0°F	81.6°F	81.3°F
Nov 2	83.0°F	81.3°F	81.3°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.

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.