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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.

Month-by-month weather on Overland Track section 6

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 16.8°C / 62°F 6.9°C / 44°F 98 mm 18
February 16.3°C / 61°F 6.5°C / 44°F 54 mm 12
March 14.9°C / 59°F 6.4°C / 44°F 90 mm 13
April 10.7°C / 51°F 4.4°C / 40°F 119 mm 17
May 8.2°C / 47°F 2.6°C / 37°F 93 mm 13
June 5.4°C / 42°F 0.8°C / 33°F 85 mm 13
July 5.2°C / 41°F 0.4°C / 33°F 142 mm 19
August 6.7°C / 44°F 1.4°C / 35°F 223 mm 18
September 5.4°C / 42°F 0.4°C / 33°F 340 mm 28
October 8.7°C / 48°F 1.3°C / 34°F 173 mm 23
November 11.3°C / 52°F 3.1°C / 38°F 208 mm 18
December 13.6°C / 56°F 4.5°C / 40°F 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 16°C (61°F) and nights near 7°C (45°F).

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

Overland Track section 6

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