Month guide · Cairns · Australia
Cairns in June
What June is really like in Cairns: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Cairns. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and comfortable; peak season begins and winds can make reef crossings choppy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 11th-warmest month in Cairns: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with May (27°C (81°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:43
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 17:51
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Build-up (September–November). Hot, sunny days and the calmest, clearest seas for the reef before humidity rises and stingers return in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Ironman Cairns (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Kuranda
Kuranda village and markets
The rainforest village at the top of the railway has two market areas of craft stalls, food and Aboriginal art, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary with Ulysses butterflies, and small wildlife parks with koalas and birds.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Shopping
- Nature
Aquarium · Cairns City
Cairns Aquarium
Visit before your reef trip; it helps children and first-time snorkellers recognise what they will see underwater.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Market · Cairns City
Rusty's Markets
A covered produce market between Grafton and Sheridan streets, open from Friday to Sunday, selling tropical fruit — mangosteen, rambutan, dragon fruit, black sapote, soursop — along with local coffee, honey, hot food and crafts.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Kids
Market · Cairns City
Cairns Night Markets
Eat at the food court, then walk the lit-up Esplanade boardwalk afterwards.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Shopping
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cairns.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 18°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Cairns?
It is one of the best months to visit Cairns. Dry, sunny and comfortable; peak season begins and winds can make reef crossings choppy.
+How warm is Cairns in June?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cairns in June?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.