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Cairns travel guide

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Cairns travel guide

Best time to visit June·July·AugustOctober 31°/21°

Flights to Cairns

Cheapest month · Mar 2027$1,2953/3 → 5/2 · round trip · 2 stopsSee flights

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Top tours & tickets in Cairns

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When to visit Cairns: month by month

Tap a month for weather, prices and tips for that month.

What is Comfort?

Rainy days = average days a month with 1 mm+ of rain · Comfort = 0–100 score from daytime highs (best at 18–28°C) and rainy days

Cairns travel facts

Quick facts

Currency
AUD (A$)
Plug
I
Voltage
230V/50Hz
Driving
left
Emergency
000
Tipping
optional
Tap water
safe to drink

Airports

  • CNSCairns International Airport5.4 km

Public holidays 2026

  • January1New Year's Day
  • January26Australia Day
  • March2Labour Day
  • March9Adelaide Cup Day
  • March9Canberra Day
  • March9Eight Hours Day
  • March9Labour Day
  • April3Good Friday
  • April4Holy Saturday
  • April5Easter Sunday
  • April6Easter Monday
  • April25Anzac Day
  • April27Anzac Day
  • May4Labour Day
  • May4May Day
  • June1Reconciliation Day

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