| Cairate | |
| Official Name: | Comune di Cairate |
| Coordinates: | 45.6833°N 60°W |
| Region: | Lombardy |
| Province: | Varese (VA) |
| Mayor: | Paolo Mazzucchelli |
| Area Total Km2: | 11.3 |
| Population Total: | 7887 |
| Population As Of: | 31 December 2010[1] |
| Population Demonym: | Cairatesi |
| Saint: | Our Lady of the Rosary |
| Day: | 7 October |
| Postal Code: | 21050 |
| Area Code: | 0331 |
Cairate is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 35km (22miles) northwest of Milan and about 15km (09miles) south of Varese.
Cairate borders the following municipalities: Carnago, Cassano Magnago, Castelseprio, Fagnano Olona, Locate Varesino, Lonate Ceppino, Tradate.