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Hobart weather
in August

August is a difficult time — January offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -42.88°N 147.33°E
13°CMax temperature
33%Rainy days
8.5hSunshine / day

Hobart weather in August

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 13°C
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.1/10)

Should you visit Hobart in August?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 33%
🌡 Temperature : ███░░░░░░░ 13°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.5h/d

Our take: August is an average time for Hobart. January (8.1/10) is clearly preferable.

Hobart in August by trip type

What to expect in August

🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In August, Hobart sees 13°C during the day with 8.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Hobart

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌤️ January13°C22°C26%1.712.7h8.1/10
🌤️ February12°C21°C28%1.411.6h7.7/10
🌤️ March11°C20°C25%1.610.1h7.5/10
⛅ April9°C17°C26%1.48.8h7.1/10
⛅ May7°C15°C26%1.77.8h7.0/10
⛅ June5°C12°C27%2.07.2h5.3/10
⛅ July4°C12°C30%1.47.7h5.4/10
⛅ August5°C13°C33%1.88.5h5.7/10
⛅ September6°C14°C33%1.79.9h6.7/10
⛅ October8°C16°C37%2.711.0h7.0/10
🌤️ November9°C18°C41%2.511.9h7.1/10
🌤️ December11°C20°C35%2.312.2h7.5/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Hobart averages 13°C, 33% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.7/10. See methodology →

August vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 8.1/10). Difference:

FAQ — Hobart in August

Is August a good time to visit Hobart?
August is an acceptable time for Hobart (score 5.7/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.1/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Hobart in August?
It's cool with 13°C daytime and 5°C at night. 8.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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