Average weather for Cradle Mountain in December
It's pleasantly warm in December in Cradle Mountain with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Cradle Mountain with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 8°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 9°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Cradle Mountain is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
In December, there is an average of 163 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Cradle Mountain in December |
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19°C | 9°C | |
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22°C | 12°C | |
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16°C | -5°C | |
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163 mm | 133 mm | |
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14 days | 17 days | |
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0,2 cm | 9,7 cm | |
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1 day | 3 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Cradle Mountain?
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Cradle Mountain. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 36°C in 2019, Cradle Mountain reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Cradle Mountain
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Cradle Mountain, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Cradle Mountain
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Cradle Mountain, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 14 days of precipitation in Cradle Mountain.
Daily Snowfall in December in Cradle Mountain
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Cradle Mountain, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV index in December in Cradle Mountain
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Cradle Mountain, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Cradle Mountain over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Cradle Mountain, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Cradle Mountain over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Cradle Mountain, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Cradle Mountain per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Cradle Mountain, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in December for Cradle Mountain
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cradle Mountain. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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Average weather in Cradle Mountain by month
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