Geography of Tasmania
Geography of Tasmania: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Tasmania
Hobart is 121 mi to the south-east, St Kilda is 253 mi to the north, Melbourne is 257 mi to the north and Fitzroy is 258 mi to the north.
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Coordinates: 41°27′16.2″S 145°58′14.5″E (-41.4545, 145.9707)
Quick facts about Tasmania
Summary
Tasmania is an island in Tasmania. Tasmania is an island known for wilderness, Cradle Mountain and MONA.
Right now it is 45°F (7°C) in Tasmania with overcast. It feels like 36°F. Today runs from 29°F to 46°F. Chance of precipitation is 43%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.6/10 - 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 about average for August. The forecast high of 46°F is in line with the 45°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Tasmania today at 8.5/10. Visibility is down to 0,7 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 39 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 29°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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).
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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 45°F (7°C) with overcast. Humidity is 58% and wind is 13 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 12:30 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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
