What’s the climate like in Cradle Mountain?
The current climate of Cradle Mountain features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of 11°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Cradle Mountain in recent years was 37°C in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 3°C in July 2022.
On average, Cradle Mountain gets 1908 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 34 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Australia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne, or have a look at other destinations in Australia.
Best time to visit Cradle Mountain?
The best time to visit Cradle Mountain for pleasant to warm weather is January through April and October through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Cradle Mountain.
Climate Table of Cradle Mountain
The climate table of Cradle Mountain shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 92 | 96 | 134 | 161 | 227 | 245 | 204 | 149 | 168 | 187 | 82 | 163 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 2,4 | 5,0 | 8,7 | 6,8 | 5,5 | 1,5 | 3,0 | 0,2 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in July and August
- Precipitation*: 1908 mm per year, averaging 159 mm per month
- Snowfall: 34 cm per year
- Driest months: 82 mm in November, 92 mm in January and 96 mm in February
- Wettest months: 245 mm in June, 227 mm in May and 204 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Cradle Mountain
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Cradle Mountain, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cradle Mountain
This graph shows how much precipitation Cradle Mountain, Australia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Cradle Mountain
This graph shows how much snow Cradle Mountain, Australia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Cradle Mountain
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Cradle Mountain, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Cradle Mountain
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Cradle Mountain, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cradle Mountain
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Cradle Mountain, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Cradle Mountain
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Cradle Mountain, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Cradle Mountain by Month
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