Climate Insights for Edge Hill

Cairns, State of Queensland, Australia

Hottest
February
29°C peak
Coldest
July
18°C low
Wettest
January
408mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Edge Hill is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1600mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 408mm of rainfall. Edge Hill is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Feb Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Mar Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23° Apr Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 22° May Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Jun Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 18° Jul Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 18° Aug Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 18° Sep Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 19° Oct Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Nov Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 22° Dec Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 23°
Max
Average
Min

Edge Hill sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 29°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 408mm Feb Precipitation: 273mm Mar Precipitation: 258mm Apr Precipitation: 127mm May Precipitation: 57mm Jun Precipitation: 40mm Jul Precipitation: 34mm Aug Precipitation: 28mm Sep Precipitation: 20mm Oct Precipitation: 28mm Nov Precipitation: 40mm Dec Precipitation: 287mm
Precipitation

Edge Hill is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1600mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 133mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 408mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 20mm. That's 387mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Edge Hill is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Edge Hill, which began on March 20, 2026. Edge Hill is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 18°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 19 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 88mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 968mm across the season with a monthly average of 323mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 442mm across the season with a monthly average of 147mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 18 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 102mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 26°
Mar 25°
Apr 24°
May 22°
Jun 20°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 22°
Oct 23°
Nov 25°
Dec 26°

The best time to visit Edge Hill is during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 35mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Edge Hill based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
408 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
273 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
258 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
25 °C
18 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
24 °C
17 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
287 mm
0 cm
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