Island in Tasmania

Things to Do in Tasmania

Top things to do in Tasmania: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

🌦️ 48°F now🕔 5:03 AM local📅 Best: January, February and March

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Coordinates: 41°27′16.2″S 145°58′14.5″E (-41.4545, 145.9707)

Weather in Tasmania right now

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48°F
Light drizzle · feels like 46°F
Humidity100%
Wind5 mph NW
Gusts23 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure914 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 0 mi
Air quality19 · Good
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset6:21 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 81%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:03 AM, Oct 1 local time.

⚠️Tue, Oct 6: damaging gusts to 49 mph.
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: freezing overnight, 32°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: damaging gusts to 47 mph.
⚠️Thu, Oct 8: freezing overnight, 31°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 9: freezing overnight, 32°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Oct 10: damaging gusts to 57 mph.

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 August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★☆
February★★★★☆
March★★★★☆
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June★★☆☆☆
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November★★★☆☆
December★★★★☆

Summary

Tasmania is an island in Tasmania. Tasmania is an island known for wilderness, Cradle Mountain and MONA.

Right now it is 48°F (9°C) in Tasmania with light drizzle. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 44°F to 57°F. Chance of precipitation is 88%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.1/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Tasmania is January, February and March. The climate is subarctic. June, July and August 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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 57°F is 6.5°F above the 50°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Tasmania today at 9.5/10. Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 36 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.

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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 48°F (9°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 100% and wind is 5 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 August 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 5:03 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 October 1, 2026 at 5:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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