Cradle Mountain weather in December (Tasmania, Australia)

Is December a good time to explore Cradle Mountain weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In December, Cradle Mountain tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is a notable month of the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Cradle Mountain in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Cradle Mountain, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 63% *  

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

Where to go in Australia in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Cradle Mountain, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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