3-day UV outlook — Cairns

Date	UV max	Clear-sky	Sunrise	Sunset
2026-09-18	8.4	8.6	06:09	18:12
2026-09-19	8.5	8.5	06:09	18:12
2026-09-20	8.6	8.6	06:08	18:12

Sun safety in Cairns

Slip Slop Slap Seek Slide — clothing, SPF30+, hat, shade, sunglasses when UV ≥ 3.

Queensland and northern Australia often see High–Extreme UV even in winter. Check before outdoor sport, beach days, or school pickup.

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Open-Meteo weather data · CC BY 4.0 Cancer Council — sun safety Bureau of Meteorology — UV forecasts SunSmart ARPANSA — ultraviolet radiation WHO — Ultraviolet (UV) index Brisbane City Council — sun-safe playgrounds City of Gold Coast — parks & natural areas safety Photo: Unexpected Places on Unsplash (Jervis Bay, NSW)

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