Best Time to Visit Hobart

Best time to visit
All year
Oceanic — mild temperatures year-round, regular rainfall

Hobart is best visited All year, when the weather is mild, drier and comfortable for sightseeing.

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Hobart — Monthly Temperatures

-10°C14°F0°C32°F10°C50°F20°C68°FJan: 12.8–22.4°CJan22.4°Feb: 12.1–21.3°CFeb21.3°Mar: 10.8–19.7°CMar19.7°Apr: 9.0–17.3°CApr17.3°May: 6.2–14.5°CMay14.5°Jun: 5.3–12.2°CJun12.2°Jul: 4.8–12.2°CJul12.2°Aug: 5.2–13.2°CAug13.2°Sep: 6.1–15.1°CSep15.1°Oct: 7.5–15.7°COct15.7°Nov: 9.1–18.5°CNov18.5°Dec: 10.4–20.1°CDec20.1°

Average daily high and low temperatures (°C/°F). Bars show the daily range each month.

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Hobart Weather Month by Month

MonthHighLowRainSun/dayRainy daysRating
January Best 22.4°C 12.8°C 63.2mm 10.9h 9
10/10
February Best 21.3°C 12.1°C 53.1mm 10.0h 10
10/10
March Best 19.7°C 10.8°C 78.6mm 8.5h 8
10/10
April Best 17.3°C 9.0°C 48.7mm 7.4h 9
10/10
May Best 14.5°C 6.2°C 46.3mm 7.0h 7
10/10
June Best 12.2°C 5.3°C 86.0mm 6.0h 10
10/10
July Best 12.2°C 4.8°C 21.8mm 6.8h 7
10/10
August Best 13.2°C 5.2°C 68.0mm 7.3h 10
10/10
September Best 15.1°C 6.1°C 53.1mm 8.6h 11
10/10
October Best 15.7°C 7.5°C 134.3mm 8.6h 13
9/10
November Best 18.5°C 9.1°C 70.7mm 10.4h 12
10/10
December Best 20.1°C 10.4°C 66.5mm 11.1h 10
10/10

Hobart Climate

Hobart has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Check the annual climate overview for Hobart for the full year picture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best month to visit Hobart?

The best month to visit Hobart is January, when temperatures average 22.4°C and conditions score 10/10 for comfort.

What is the weather like in Hobart in January?

Hobart in January is pleasantly mild — daytime temperatures average 22.4°C, dropping to 12.8°C at night. The month is moderately rainy (9 rainy days), with roughly 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. This is peak season for good reason — conditions are close to ideal.

When is rainy season in Hobart?

Hobart does not have a distinct rainy season — rainfall is spread relatively evenly through the year.

Is Hobart good to visit in winter?

Yes — winter (June, July, August) averages 12.2°C highs with a 10/10 comfort rating, making it a solid time to visit.

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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.