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Cairns in November: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Cairns in November is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 30 °C, and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
72/100 · #6
Warmth
#1
Dryness
#6
Sun
#1
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: Beach
Cairns · NovemberPhoto: Ank Kumar · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 30 °C
- Average low
- 21 °C
- Sea
- 27 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 9 h/day
- Humidity
- 74 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 29 | 19 | 8 | 57 | 8.3 | 73 | 1.8 | 26 | 83 |
| November (selected) | 30 | 21 | 12 | 93 | 8.5 | 74 | 1.8 | 27 | 72 |
| December | 30 | 22 | 18 | 206 | 8.0 | 79 | 1.6 | 29 | 60 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: November (72/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | +11 | -1.2 °C | -1.5 °C | -3.1 | -36 mm | -0.2 h | -1.1 % | +0.1 m/s | -1.3 °C |
| December | -12 | ±0 °C | +1.1 °C | +6.3 | +112.9 mm | -0.5 h | +4.4 % | -0.1 m/s | +1.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cairns in November?
The average daily high is around 30 °C, with an average daily low of about 21 °C.
Can you swim in Cairns in November?
The sea is about 27 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Cairns in November?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 93 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Cairns?
By the climate score, July, August, September and October are the strongest months for Cairns. For a beach trip: August, September, October and November. November is not among them.