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Tuesday, 28th April 2026
26°
Patchy rain possible
Cairns will experience a pleasantly warm today, reaching temperatures of up to 25 °C and cooling to about 18 °C in the evening. It'll be quite breezy in Cairns Today with average wind speeds of 20 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 87%, but with light accumulations around 1.04 mm.
26° / 18°
Temp
87%
Rain
20 km/h
Wind
83%
Humidity
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Cairns hourly forecast for today
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| temperatures | 18.4° | 18.5° | 18.6° | 18.6° | 18.5° | 18.8° | 19.8° | Sunrise | 19.8° | 22.1° | 23.5° | 25° | 25.7° | 25.8° | 25.8° | 27.4° | 25.5° | 25° | 24.1° | 22.2° | Sunset | 20.9° | 20.7° | 20.6° | 21° | 20.6° | |
| feels like | 18.4° | 18.5° | 18.6° | 18.6° | 18.5° | 18.8° | 19.8° | 19.8° | 24.6° | 25.5° | 26.7° | 27.3° | 27.4° | 27.5° | 27.4° | 27.1° | 26.7° | 26° | 24.6° | 20.9° | 20.7° | 20.6° | 21° | 20.6° | |||
| wind speed | 12 km/h | 13 km/h | 12 km/h | 12 km/h | 12 km/h | 12 km/h | 12 km/h | 12 km/h | 13 km/h | 14 km/h | 18 km/h | 19 km/h | 19 km/h | 20 km/h | 20 km/h | 20 km/h | 20 km/h | 19 km/h | 17 km/h | 16 km/h | 15 km/h | 14 km/h | 13 km/h | 13 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 177° | 176° | 178° | 179° | 179° | 176° | 172° | 178° | 171° | 153° | 140° | 135° | 133° | 135° | 136° | 137° | 139° | 143° | 148° | 155° | 158° | 162° | 161° | 161° | |||
| wind direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SSE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.2 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 65% | 100% | 80% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 64% | 80% | 75% | 74% | 85% | 76% | 79% | 63% | 83% | 87% | 70% | 63% | 86% | 87% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 88% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 90% | 89% | 83% | 77% | 70% | 68% | 68% | 69% | 70% | 70% | 72% | 78% | 86% | 91% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 92% | |||
| dew point | 16.3° | 16.7° | 17° | 17.2° | 17.1° | 17.4° | 18° | 18° | 19.1° | 19.3° | 19.2° | 19.3° | 19.6° | 19.6° | 19.6° | 19.5° | 19.7° | 20.1° | 19.7° | 19.3° | 19.3° | 19.2° | 19.4° | 19.2° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 84% | 89% | 56% | 60% | 64% | 86% | 79% | 58% | 62% | 71% | 81% | 78% | 84% | 74% | 75% | 70% | 82% | 79% | 83% | 51% | 74% | 86% | 73% | 73% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 5.4 | 8.5 | 9.8 | 9.2 | 7.3 | 4.3 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Cairns today
The temperature today in Cairns is expected to be typical for this time of year, with a forecast of 26 °C, closely aligning with the historical average for 28th of April.
temperatures
26 °C
rain
1 mm
wind
20 km/h
UV
Very High
Cairns daylight overview ☀️
Today in Cairns, The sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 18:00, giving a total daylight duration of 11 hours and 32 minutes.
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The weather today in Cairns - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Cairns?
The maximum temperature for today in Cairns is expected to be 26° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Cairns? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 87% chance of rain in Cairns today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in Cairns? 🌀
The wind in Cairns is expected to blow at 20 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Cairns today?
Given the forecast of 26 °C with a 87% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Cairns today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Cairns today?
The sun is expected to rise at 06:28 and set at 18:00 in Cairns.
How accurate is the weather forecast Cairns today? ✅
Cairns weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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