Quick decision
When to visit Hobart?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
13°C–22°C in January
🌧 Least rain
26% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
June (27%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Cradle MountainNov–Mar — Overland Track, glacial lakes, endemic wildlife.
MONA & food sceneYear-round — avant-garde museum, Tasmanian whisky, oysters.
Salamanca MarketSaturdays year-round — waterfront artisan market.
Bruny IslandNov–Mar — penguins, artisan cheeses, old-growth forests.
Monthly climate data
Hobart weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 13°C | 22°C | 26% | 1.7 | 12.7h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 12°C | 21°C | 28% | 1.4 | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 20°C | 25% | 1.6 | 10.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 9°C | 17°C | 26% | 1.4 | 8.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 7°C | 15°C | 26% | 1.7 | 7.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 5°C | 12°C | 27% | 2.0 | 7.2h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ July | 4°C | 12°C | 30% | 1.4 | 7.7h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ August | 5°C | 13°C | 33% | 1.8 | 8.5h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ September | 6°C | 14°C | 33% | 1.7 | 9.9h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 16°C | 37% | 2.7 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 9°C | 18°C | 41% | 2.5 | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 11°C | 20°C | 35% | 2.3 | 12.2h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 17°C, 26% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 12°C, 30% rainy days, 7.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 37% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 21°C, 30% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 26% rainy days and 22°C.
June is the wettest month with 27% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 22°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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