Hobart · SpringMonth summary
Hobart weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°C – 15°C
🌧 Rainy days
26% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hobart in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Hobart. January remains slightly better (+1.1 pts).
By trip type
Hobart in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Hobart. Temperatures rise (15°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 26% 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.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ 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 May, Hobart averages 15°C, 26% rainy days and 7.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hobart in May
Is May a good time to visit Hobart?
May is an acceptable time for Hobart (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.1/10) if possible.
What to do in Hobart in May?
With 15°C max and 7.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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