Best time to visit Hobart
Anytime. However for warm-weather activities, the best time of year to visit Hobart is in January and February.
Australia’s most southerly region sees the coldest temperatures in the country. Hobart receives an average high of 21°C (69°F) in summer and an average low of 5°C (41°F) in winter.
Hobart weather
Hobart experiences a temperate climate; you can expect warm summers and cold winters with year-round sunshine interspersed by some rainfall in all months.
What is the best month to visit Hobart?
January and February are the best months to visit Hobart, since this is the warmest time of year, with warm, sunny weather, mainly clear skies and little rainfall.
Which is the hottest month in Hobart?
The warmest month in Hobart is usually January, with an average high of 23°C (73°F) and a night-time average low of 13°C (55°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature may climb to around 28°C (82°F).
The warm season lasts from mid-December to mid-March, with an average daily high temperature above 21°C (71°F).
What is the coldest month in Hobart?
July is the coldest month in Hobart, with an average high temperature of 13°C (55°F) and an average night-time low of 5°C (41°F).
The cool season lasts from late-May through August, with an average daily high temperature below 14°C (57°F).
When is it sunniest in Hobart?
The sunniest month of year in Hobart is usually January with eight hours of sunshine per day – that's around 54% of daylight hours.
December through February is usually the sunniest time of year.
Compared to other major Australian cities, Hobart has the fewest daily hours of sunshine, with an average of 6.6 hours per day. However, during summer Hobart has the most hours of daylight of any Australian city, with 15.3 hours on the summer solstice in December.
When is the sea warmest in Hobart?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Hobart in February when the water temperature reaches 17°C (62°F), which is cold for swimming.
Which month has the most rain in Hobart?
August is usually the wettest month in Hobart with around 63mm (2.5in) of rainfall on average. There are typically 10 days in August with some rain.
The rainy season lasts from mid-June to early-November, with a greater than 28% chance of a given day being a wet day.
It can rain anytime in Hobart. The months with the fewest wet days are January through May.
Note: regardless of where you travel in Tasmania you should be prepared for sudden, temporary deterioration in the weather, especially if bushwalking. Always carry additional warm clothing, including a waterproof outer layer.
What is the windiest month in Hobart?
December is the windiest month of the year, with an average hourly wind speed of around 23 kilometres per hour (14 mph; 12 knots).
November through to January are usually the windiest months in Hobart, with average wind speeds of around 22 kilometres per hour (14 mph; 12 knots).
The predominant wind direction in Hobart is from the west throughout the year.
Hobart Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 23 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
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| 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 43 | 37 | 37 | 42 | 39 | 46 | 44 | 63 | 55 | 52 | 49 | 53 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: December to February, especially during the summer school holidays from 26th December to the end of January.
Major public holidays including Easter when everyone seems to be on the move and everything from airline seats, hotels, restaurants and petrol prices are at their highest.
Low Season: The winter months of June, July and August.
Source: Meteorological data for Hobart, Tasmania is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) from the closest weather station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road) WS.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Hobart: 12 July, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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