Best Time to Visit Tasmania
Best time to visit Tasmania: January, February and March. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Tasmania
Go in January, February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Tasmania month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64° | 45° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 63° | 44° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 61° | 44° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 53° | 40° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 50° | 38° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 45° | 34° | 7,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 44° | 33° | 6,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 45° | 35° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 47° | 35° | 6,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 50° | 35° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 56° | 40° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 60° | 42° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Tasmania compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Tasmania.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | 121 mi | 55°F | +42°F warmer | 22 in |
| St Kilda | 253 mi | 60°F | +46°F warmer | 31 in |
| Melbourne | 257 mi | 59°F | +46°F warmer | 30 in |
| Fitzroy | 258 mi | 59°F | +46°F warmer | 30 in |
| Melbourne Airport | 268 mi | 59°F | +46°F warmer | 30 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 66 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Tasmania is an island in Tasmania. Tasmania is an island known for wilderness, Cradle Mountain and MONA.
Right now it is 37°F (3°C) in Tasmania with overcast. It feels like 28°F. Today runs from 36°F to 41°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.7/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Tasmania is January, February and March. The climate is subarctic. June, July and September tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 64°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 33°F.
The closest major airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 268 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 41°F is 4.3°F below the 45°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Tasmania today at 7.6/10. Gusts to 66 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Tasmania right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:17 PM, Aug 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 41° / 36°
Light showers · 100% rain · wind 23 mph
☁️ 48° / 37°
Overcast · 14% rain · wind 10 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tasmania?
Tasmania is an island in Tasmania. Its coordinates are -41.4545, 145.9707. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Tasmania right now?
It is currently 37°F (3°C) with overcast. Humidity is 72% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Tasmania?
January, February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Tasmania, which has a subarctic climate. June, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Tasmania in?
Tasmania observes Australia/Hobart (UTC+10:00). The local time is 6:17 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Tasmania?
The closest airports are Melbourne Airport (MEL), 268 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 6:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
