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Cairns Weather in May

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May brings pleasantly warm and dry weather to Cairns with temperatures around 25°C, making it perfect for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest hikes without oppressive humidity.

Avg High

27°C

Avg Low

20°C

Daily Rain

3.2mm

Rainfall

Moderate

💡 Best months to visit Cairns: Jul, Aug, Sep

Cairns Weather by Month

Month	High	Low	Rain
Jan	31°C	24°C	13.5mm
Feb	31°C	24°C	15.2mm
Mar	30°C	23°C	16.1mm
Apr	29°C	22°C	6.3mm
May	27°C	20°C	3.2mm
Jun	26°C	18°C	1.5mm
Jul	25°C	17°C	0.9mm
Aug	26°C	18°C	1.1mm
Sep	28°C	19°C	1.3mm
Oct	29°C	21°C	1.5mm
Nov	30°C	23°C	3.9mm
Dec	31°C	24°C	6.5mm

About Cairns

Tropical Cairns serves as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests, Aboriginal culture and world-class diving and water sports.

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