Cairns weather in October 2025

Expect 84°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 9 hours of sunshine per day in Cairns in October. Check more long-term weather averages for Cairns in October before you book your next holiday to Queensland in 2025/2026.

  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Cairns84
    84°F max day temperature
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • 4 days with some rainfall in October in Cairns4
    4 days with some rainfall
  • 68°F minimum night-time temperature in October in Cairns68
    68°F min night temperature
  • 12 hours of daylight per day in October in Cairns12
    12 hours of daylight per day
  • Moderate heat & humidity in October in CairnsM
    Moderate heat & humidity
  • 1.8 inches monthly rainfall in October in Cairns1.8
    1.8 inches of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 11+ (Extreme) in October in Cairns11
    11+ (Extreme) UV index
  • 79°F sea temperature in October in Cairns79
    79°F sea temperature

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The October weather guide for Queensland (Cairns) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Cairns in October?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 84°F in Cairns in October with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 68°F at night.

How sunny is it in Cairns in October?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Cairns in October - that's 68% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Cairns in October?

The average sea temperature around Cairns in October is 79°F.

Does it rain in Cairns in October?

There are usually 4 days with some rain in Cairns in October and the average monthly rainfall is 1.8 inches.

Cairns October sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Cairns in October 2025. Select a month to view Cairns sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st October 2025 05:59 18:14
Thursday, 16th October 2025 05:48 18:17
Friday, 31st October 2025 05:40 18:22

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