May · Australia
Best time to visit Cradle Mountain in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cradle Mountain in May
Average temperature 8°C, 59 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Cradle Mountain scores 4.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 0 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.
May in Cradle Mountain — the hardest end of the year
Expect 8°C (46°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 59 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.9/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Cradle Mountain — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cradle Mountain in May?
- In May, Cradle Mountain averages 8°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Cradle Mountain?
- May earns a 4.9/10 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 May?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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