Tasmania Travel Guide
Tasmania travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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Summary
Tasmania is an island in Tasmania. Tasmania is an island known for wilderness, Cradle Mountain and MONA.
Right now it is 40°F (4°C) in Tasmania with overcast. It feels like 32°F. Today runs from 39°F to 49°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.6/10 - poor - consider another day.
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 October. The forecast high of 49°F is in line with the 51°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Tasmania today at 8.1/10. Visibility is down to 2,4 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 52 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.
Map of Tasmania
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 41°27′16.2″S 145°58′14.5″E (-41.4545, 145.9707)
Weather in Tasmania right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:07 PM, Oct 29 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 52° / 42°
Showers · 100% rain · wind 22 mph
🌦️ 49° / 34°
Light drizzle · 61% rain · wind 13 mph
Quick facts about Tasmania
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.
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 52 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Tasmania
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | 268 mi | Melbourne |
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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 40°F (4°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 10 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+11:00). The local time is 2:07 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 October 29, 2026 at 2:07 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
