Cradle Mountain weather in January (Tasmania, Australia)

Curious about the January weather in Cradle Mountain? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Cradle Mountain generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Cradle Mountain in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Cradle Mountain. January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase 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 January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 60% *  

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

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Cradle Mountain in January?

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 in January.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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