Frost Dates for Cairns, Australia

Based on data from Cairns Aero weather station, 4 miles away

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-16.92°N, 145.77°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 12a

Avg. annual minimum: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Am Tropical Monsoon

Hot year-round with a short dry season offset by heavy monsoon rains. Similar to rainforest climates but with a more pronounced wet season. Great for tropical fruit and rice.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

15° 20° 25° 30° 35°
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Jan
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Feb
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 23°C
Mar
26°
High: 30°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 22°C
Apr
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 20°C
May
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 19°C
Jun
22°
High: 26°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 17°C
Jul
22°
High: 27°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 17°C
Aug
24°
High: 29°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 19°C
Sep
25°
High: 30°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 21°C
Oct
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 22°C
Nov
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 125 mm 250 mm 375 mm
376 mm
375.9 mm
Jan
475 mm
475.0 mm
Feb
348 mm
348.0 mm
Mar
178 mm
177.8 mm
Apr
86 mm
86.4 mm
May
43 mm
43.2 mm
Jun
25 mm
25.4 mm
Jul
13 mm
12.7 mm
Aug
18 mm
17.8 mm
Sep
61 mm
61.0 mm
Oct
79 mm
78.7 mm
Nov
196 mm
195.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h
Jan: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 54m
Feb: 5:44 AM – 6:16 PM · 12h 33m
Mar: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 07m
Apr: 6:12 AM – 5:48 PM · 11h 37m
May: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 13m
Jun: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 10h 60m
Jul: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 05m
Aug: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 26m
Sep: 6:03 AM – 5:57 PM · 11h 55m
Oct: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 24m
Nov: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 48m
Dec: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 13h 00m
Daylight Longest: 13h 00m · Shortest: 10h 60m

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