Cradle Mountain weather in August (Tasmania, Australia)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Cradle Mountain this August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

August in Cradle Mountain generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Winter occurs in August. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Cradle Mountain in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Cradle Mountain. January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cradle Mountain climate page with graphs.

 

Cradle Mountain, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 190 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Data from: Queenstown, Tasmania (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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