Cairns Weather Today
Drizzle
H:24° L:19°
- Wet day, 100% chance of rain. Bring a brolly.
AI Intelligence Brief
Today's weather briefing
Cairns is in for a thoroughly wet day with an 80 per cent chance of rain and a brisk 25 kilometre per hour wind, so grab your brolly before heading out. The mercury is hovering around 24 degrees now and will peak at just 24 today before dropping to 20 overnight, with a UV index of 6 keeping things fairly intense between the showers. Pack a light waterproof jacket or rain shell rather than your usual heavy gear, as the warm and humid conditions mean you'll want something breathable that you can easily stow away. Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday is shaping up nicely with a maximum of 23 degrees and only a 29 per cent chance of rain, though Sunday looks like it'll return to wetter conditions with an 80 per cent rain chance and a top of 24 degrees.
What to do today
Beach
avoidRain likely, beach not recommended
Check the forecast again tomorrow
Running
avoidHeavy rain expected
Wait for better conditions
Cycling
avoidWet roads are slippery
Reschedule to a calmer day
Outdoor Dining
avoidRain will disrupt outdoor seating
Opt for a cosy indoor venue tonight
Photography
fairRain creates moody, dramatic shots
Protect your gear but embrace the reflections