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Best Time to Hike Overland Track section 6

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Overland Track section 6, Australia, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Overland Track section 6

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 62°F17°C 44°F7°C 98 mm 18
February 61°F16°C 44°F7°C 54 mm 12
March 59°F15°C 44°F6°C 90 mm 13
April 51°F11°C 40°F4°C 119 mm 17
May 47°F8°C 37°F3°C 93 mm 13
June 42°F5°C 33°F1°C 85 mm 13
July 41°F5°C 33°F0°C 142 mm 19
August 44°F7°C 35°F1°C 223 mm 18
September 42°F5°C 33°F0°C 340 mm 28
October 48°F9°C 34°F1°C 173 mm 23
November 52°F11°C 38°F3°C 208 mm 18
December 56°F14°C 40°F5°C 158 mm 19

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Overland Track section 6 are February. Expect daytime highs around 61°F16°C and nights near 45°F7°C.

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

Overland Track section 6

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