Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
52°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Cradle Mountain
Australia · Oceania
Cool days and some sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
52°F
Lows around 36°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days, fewer than in most months.
42%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.4 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 42° and nights feel near 31°.
FreezingVery coldColdNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
29%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
7 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 50°F, easing to about 46°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning43°F
Rain31%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday49°F
Rain32%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon50°F
Rain31%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening46°F
Rain27%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 41 | 2.7 | 12 | 11.7 | 77 |
| Feb | 55 | 39 | 2.2 | 10 | 10.6 | 79 |
| Mar | 52 | 38 | 3.1 | 12 | 9.1 | 82 |
| Apr | 46 | 34 | 3.6 | 13 | 7.6 | 87 |
| May | 41 | 29 | 4.9 | 15 | 5.9 | 90 |
| Jun | 37 | 28 | 5.1 | 15 | 5.0 | 91 |
| Jul | 37 | 28 | 6.7 | 19 | 5.3 | 91 |
| Aug | 38 | 29 | 7.8 | 20 | 6.4 | 89 |
| Sep | 40 | 29 | 7.6 | 21 | 7.7 | 87 |
| Oct | 44 | 31 | 7.3 | 20 | 9.5 | 82 |
| Nov | 48 | 34 | 5.0 | 16 | 10.7 | 80 |
| Dec | 52 | 36 | 3.7 | 13 | 11.4 | 78 |
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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.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology