Hobart · AutumnMonth summary
Hobart weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 61°F
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hobart in October?
✅ 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: October is a good time to visit Hobart. January remains slightly better (+1.1 pts).
By trip type
Hobart in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Hobart is often underrated: 16°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 37% 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 °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 October, Hobart averages 61°F, 37% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hobart in October
Is October a good time to visit Hobart?
October 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 October?
With 61°F max and 11.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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