Cairns in September is such a good time for backpackers and other visitors to explore this natural beauty in the heart of tropical North Queensland. As winter transitions into spring, you can expect delightful dry weather with low humidity and temperatures ranging from 19°c to 29°c – not too hot and not too cold.
These warm-yet-comfortable temps are perfect for outdoor activities, marine exploration and discovering the other amazing creatures of Cairns.
Perfect Conditions for Our Feathery Friends
With September in Cairns giving you nothing but clear skies and extremely pleasant days, it’s an excellent time to do some bird watching. The region's diverse habitats – including wetlands and rainforests – attract so many different bird species, which is an absolute paradise for bird enthusiasts.
The Cattana Wetlands are totally worth visiting, as is the Daintree Rainforest. In fact, you'll encounter colourful parrots, majestic birds of prey and unique endemic species in all forested areas. Cairns is famous amongst bird watchers for its avian diversity and even newbies will be amazed at the beauty of some of the local birds.
If you’d like to see more of the amazing wildlife in and around Cairns, there are multiple options, such as the Cairns Rainforest Wildlife Day & Night Tour, Kuranda Wildlife Experience Package and many more. The region has everything from deadly crocs and snakes to cuddly koalas and some of the most beautiful butterflies you’ve ever seen.
Discover the Heart of Cairns
You can’t see Cairns’ wildlife but not mingle with the locals! Cairns in September means the tail-end of the exciting Cairns Festival, featuring an exciting lineup of music, art, live performances and fireworks. This yearly event gives you an insight into the creative spirit of the locals and is such an exciting thing to do on your September adventure in Cairns.
There’s also the Cairns Amateurs Racing Carnival and the nearby Babinda Harvest Festival, just in case you wanted even more to jam into your visit. For some of the best choices, come see our Things to do in Cairns page.
For the best time to visit Cairns, check out what you can expect in Cairns in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November December.
