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Best Time to Hike Three Capes Track

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Three Capes Track, Australia, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Three Capes Track

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 18.4°C / 65°F 12.1°C / 54°F 68 mm 13
February 18.9°C / 66°F 12.3°C / 54°F 36 mm 6
March 18.1°C / 65°F 11.4°C / 53°F 31 mm 8
April 15.1°C / 59°F 9.9°C / 50°F 60 mm 11
May 13.3°C / 56°F 8.3°C / 47°F 44 mm 8
June 11°C / 52°F 7°C / 45°F 41 mm 10
July 10.8°C / 51°F 6°C / 43°F 64 mm 11
August 12.1°C / 54°F 7.1°C / 45°F 56 mm 11
September 12.5°C / 55°F 6.3°C / 43°F 51 mm 12
October 13.7°C / 57°F 7.3°C / 45°F 64 mm 15
November 14.6°C / 58°F 8.5°C / 47°F 86 mm 13
December 17.1°C / 63°F 9.9°C / 50°F 103 mm 17

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 Three Capes Track are February, March. Expect daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nights near 12°C (54°F).

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

Three Capes Track

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