Cairns Weather in February

The climate in Cairns during February can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

February is in the summer in Cairns and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cairns with around 431mm 17 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cairns in February 2024.