Hobart · WinterMonth summary
Hobart weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 68°F
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hobart in December?
✅ 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: Hobart in December: 68°F and 12.2h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Hobart in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Hobart enjoys 20°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 55°F | 72°F | 26% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 54°F | 70°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 52°F | 68°F | 25% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 48°F | 63°F | 26% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 45°F | 59°F | 26% | 0.1in | 7.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 41°F | 54°F | 27% | 0.1in | 7.2h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ July | 39°F | 54°F | 30% | 0.1in | 7.7h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ August | 41°F | 55°F | 33% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ September | 43°F | 57°F | 33% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 46°F | 61°F | 37% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 48°F | 64°F | 41% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 52°F | 68°F | 35% | 0.1in | 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 December, Hobart averages 68°F, 35% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hobart in December
Is December a good time to visit Hobart?
December is an excellent time to visit Hobart (score 7.5/10). With 68°F, 12.2h of sunshine and 35% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Hobart in December?
With 68°F max and 12.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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