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83°
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69°
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79°
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69°
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May Weather in Cairns
Cairns's May 2026 forecast shows daily high temperatures ranging from 79° to 83°, with overnight lows between 64° and 72°. The average high for May is 81° with an average low of 69°. AccuWeather's monthly forecast extends further ahead than any other source, with day-by-day RealFeel® Temperatures giving a complete picture of how May weather will actually feel in Cairns. See also: June | July | August.