January · Australia
Best time to visit Cradle Mountain in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cradle Mountain in January
Average temperature 16°C, 62 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.2/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Cradle Mountain scores 9.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 16°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
January in Cradle Mountain — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
January averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 62 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 hours of daylight.
A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Cradle Mountain (2nd of 12); only February scores higher, 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.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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 January?
- In January, Cradle Mountain averages 16°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cradle Mountain?
- January earns a 9.2/10 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 January?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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