Summer
Dec → Feb21 to 23°
nights 11 to 13°
- 9 rainy days · 56 mm
- sea 19°
When is the best time to visit Tasmania?
- Jan23°recommended
- Feb22°recommended
- Mar20°recommended
- Apr17°recommended
- May14°fair
- Jun12°not recommended
- Jul12°not recommended
- Aug13°not recommended
- Sep15°not recommended
- Oct17°not recommended
- Nov19°fair
- Dec21°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Tasmania, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 13° | 59 mm | 9 d | 19° | ✓ |
| February | 22° | 12° | 39 mm | 8 d | 19° | ✓ |
| March | 20° | 11° | 56 mm | 8 d | 18° | ✓ |
| April | 17° | 9° | 39 mm | 8 d | 16° | ✓ |
| May | 14° | 7° | 56 mm | 9 d | 13° | |
| June | 12° | 5° | 60 mm | 8 d | 12° | |
| July | 12° | 5° | 42 mm | 9 d | 10° | |
| August | 13° | 5° | 61 mm | 11 d | 10° | |
| September | 15° | 6° | 50 mm | 10 d | 11° | |
| October | 17° | 8° | 80 mm | 11 d | 13° | |
| November | 19° | 10° | 70 mm | 12 d | 16° | |
| December | 21° | 11° | 69 mm | 11 d | 19° | ✓ |
The four seasons in Tasmania, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Hobart) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Autumn
Mar → May14 to 20°
nights 7 to 11°
- 8 rainy days · 50 mm
- sea 16°
Winter
Jun → Aug12 to 13°
nights 5°
- 9 rainy days · 54 mm
- sea 11°
Spring
Sep → Nov15 to 19°
nights 6 to 10°
- 11 rainy days · 67 mm
- sea 13°
Book early for December to April
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Tasmania, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In December there are 15h20 of daylight, in June 9h02, a difference of 6h18.
15hJan
13h51Feb
12h30Mar
10h58Apr
9h43May
9h02Jun
9h19Jul
10h24Aug
11h53Sep
13h22Oct
14h41Nov
15h20Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Hobart" (-42.88°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Tasmania, month by month
EventsSydney to Hobart finishDecember to JanuaryBridestowe lavender in bloomDecember to JanuarySouthern lights seasonMay to AugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Towns & culture: good conditions all twelve months.
- Hiking: January, February, March, April, May, June, July
- Long days: January, November, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Tasmania, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- December to JanuarySydney to Hobart finish big crowds
Having left Sydney the day after Christmas, the yachts reach Hobart's harbour between late December and early January.
- December to JanuaryBridestowe lavender in bloom
In December and January, the lavender fields of Bridestowe, in the north-east of the island, turn purple along entire rows.
- May to AugustSouthern lights season
From May to August, the long nights favour the aurora australis, seen from the island's southern coasts, away from the towns.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended23°13° at night
- 59 mm · 9 d
- sea 19°
High season, book early
February
Recommended22°12° at night
- 39 mm · 8 d
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended20°11° at night
- 56 mm · 8 d
- sea 18°
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended17°9° at night
- 39 mm · 8 d
- sea 16°
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair14°7° at night
- 56 mm · 9 d
- sea 13°
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended12°5° at night
- 60 mm · 8 d
- sea 12°
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended12°5° at night
- 42 mm · 9 d
- sea 10°
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended13°5° at night
- 61 mm · 11 d
- sea 10°
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended15°6° at night
- 50 mm · 10 d
- sea 11°
Low season, lower prices
October
Not recommended17°8° at night
- 80 mm · 11 d
- sea 13°
Low season, lower prices
November
Fair19°10° at night
- 70 mm · 12 d
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
December
Recommended21°11° at night
- 69 mm · 11 d
- sea 19°
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (59 mm). Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
February. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (39 mm). Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (56 mm). Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (39 mm). Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Cool: 14 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (56 mm). Sea at 13 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Cool: 12 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (60 mm). Sea at 12 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Cool: 12 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (42 mm). Sea at 10 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Cool: 13 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (61 mm). Sea at 10 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Cool: 15 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (50 mm). Sea at 11 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (80 mm). Sea at 13 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (70 mm). Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (69 mm). Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tasmania?
December to April: over these months, recorded highs range from 17 to 23 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Hobart).
Which month should you avoid in Tasmania?
October: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 80 mm over 11 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Hobart).
What is the hottest month in Tasmania?
January, with 23 °C on average in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hobart).
What is the coldest month in Tasmania?
June, with 12 °C at best during the day and 5 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hobart).
What is the driest month in Tasmania?
February: 39 mm over 8 days of rain, against 80 mm in October, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Tasmania?
The water stays cool all year (warmest 19 °C in January, measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast, Hobart): swimming is for the brave.
When is the best time to hike in Tasmania?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Hobart), the safest windows for walking.
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