Cairns Weather in September

What's the weather like in Cairns (Queensland) in September 2024?

The climate in Cairns during September can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

September is in the spring in Cairns and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

Cairns weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.4°C 81.2°F
Nightly temperature 18.1°C 64.5°F
Average temperature 22.7°C 72.9°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 39 mm 1.5 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 24.9°C 76.8°F
Humidity 60%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average September is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cairns with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

September temperatures in Cairns

Cairns average temperature in September

September rainfall

Cairns average rain in September

September hourly sunshine

Cairns average rain in September

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 September 2024.

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Cairns weather stats

Cairns weather statistics
Hottest month: January 30.8°C 87.4°F
Driest month: August 38mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: October 9hrs
Coldest month: July 24.6°C 76.3°F
Wettest month: March 442mm 17.4ins
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