Weekend Weather Forecast - Cairns

Weekend weather in Cairns. Saturday high 25°C (77°F). Sunday high 25°C (77°F).

Weekend Hourly Forecast

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Temperature · peaks at +25°C

48-Hour Weekend Forecast Chart

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Temperature · peaks at +23°C

Weekend Activity Outlook

Travel / Drive
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Poor
Reason
Heavy rain — road conditions poor
Outdoor Sports
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Poor
Reason
Wet field — matches likely cancelled
Home / Laundry
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Poor
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Rain will prevent outdoor drying
Outdoor Events
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Poor
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Venue should have indoor backup ready

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Weather Insight

Cairns is forecast to reach a high of 25°C this weekend, with an overnight low around 18°C. That's 1° below the long-term average high of 26°C for this time of year. It continues a recent pattern — 6 of the last 28 days with published data have run cooler than normal. Expect a high chance of rain (95% probability) and moderate breezes averaging 24 km/h. Air quality is currently good (AQI 29), with no notable outdoor health concerns.

Today vs Normal

25°C-1° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 26°C.

6 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running below normal.

2026-08-28: 24°C24°2026-08-29: 23°C23°2026-08-30: 22°C22°2026-08-31: 22°C22°2026-09-01: 22°C22°2026-09-02: 23°C23°2026-09-03: 24°C24°2026-09-04: 24°C24°2026-09-05: 25°C25°2026-09-06: 25°C25°2026-09-07: 25°C25°2026-09-08: 27°C27°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.