Cairns weather in November
Temperature, sea and sunshine in November: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in November
Excellent
Best time to visit: May, August – November
What is the weather like in Cairns in November?
In November, Cairns is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Cairns.
November compared
How the weather changes from October to December. Tap a month to open it.
| OctoberOct | NovemberNov | DecemberDec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 95 | 88 | 78 |
| Day | 26° | 27° | 28° |
| Night | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 26° | 28° | 29° |
| Sun | 9 h | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 7 | 11 | 17 |
More details for November
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min05:35 – 18:29
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+10Australia/Brisbane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %50 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in November
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Cairns in November: quick answers
Is Cairns hot in November?
Yes. In November, Cairns is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C and nights stay around 24 °C.
Can you swim in Cairns in November?
Yes. In November the sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Cairns in November?
Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)