September · Australia
Best time to visit Cradle Mountain in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cradle Mountain in September
Average temperature 7°C, 60 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
6.0/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 60 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Cradle Mountain scores 6.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 60 mm of rain, and roughly 7 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.
September in Cradle Mountain — workable with trade-offs
Expect 7°C (45°F) in September. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 60 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6/10 on the same scale — 8th 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.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Cradle Mountain — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cradle Mountain in September?
- In September, Cradle Mountain averages 7°C, 60 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Cradle Mountain?
- September earns a 6.0/10 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 September?
- Expect about 60 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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