🇦🇺 Brisbane vs Cairns 🇦🇺
Brisbane, Australia vs Cairns, Australia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairns is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Brisbane is drier, with roughly 47 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇦🇺 Brisbane | 🇦🇺 Cairns | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 26°C | 28°C |
| Hottest month | January · 29°C | February · 30°C |
| Coldest month | July (10°C low) | July (18°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 196 | 243 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | May, July, August | June, July, August |
🇦🇺 Brisbane
Best around May, July, August. Hottest in January (29°C), coldest lows in July (10°C).
🇦🇺 Cairns
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (30°C), coldest lows in July (18°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brisbane or Cairns warmer?
Cairns is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Brisbane or Cairns?
Cairns is rainier — Brisbane sees about 47 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Brisbane vs Cairns?
Brisbane is best around May, July, August; Cairns is best around June, July, August.
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