Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
37°Ftypical Aug high
Cradle Mountain
Australia · Oceania
Cradle Mountain is most comfortable during local summer. Local summers are cool and local winters are cold. Precipitation is frequent in most months. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
26°F to 55°F
Rain
15 days/mo
Sunshine
8.4 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Frequent wintry precipitation across the month.
58%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
6.4 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 27° and nights feel near 21°.
FreezingVery coldColdNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
15%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 35°F, easing to about 31°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning32°F
Rain42%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday36°F
Rain52%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon35°F
Rain47%
Cloud80%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
evening31°F
Rain36%
Cloud80%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
7 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology