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Today 8 Jan North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 24 to 30.
Cairns Coastal Waters
Cape Tribulation to Cardwell- Wind
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the morning.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres during the afternoon.
- 1st Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres during the morning.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
North West Reef Temperature Statistics View More
January Temperature
Cairns Airport (69km)
Lowest 2 January, 2026
23.4 °CAverage January
26.4 °CHighest 6 January, 2026
32.1 °C
Climate (2021–Present)
Cairns Airport (69km)
Average Low 2021–2026
21.8 °CAverage 2021–2026
25.2 °CAverage High 2021–2026
30 °C