December · Australia
Best time to visit Cradle Mountain in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cradle Mountain in December
Average temperature 13°C, 70 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Cradle Mountain scores 9.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 13°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cradle Mountain frames Dove Lake with alpine Tasmania trails-boardwalks, button grass, and changeable weather. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
December is one of the strongest months in Cradle Mountain (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cradle Mountain at 9.1/10 (3rd of 12), just behind February at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cradle Mountain in December?
- In December, Cradle Mountain averages 13°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Cradle Mountain?
- December earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cradle Mountain in December?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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