Climate in Hobart — Annual Weather Overview
Hobart has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. The hottest month is January (average high 22.4°C) and the coolest is June (12.2°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 10.2°C between January and June. Annual rainfall totals around 790mm. October is the wettest month at 134.3mm, while July averages just 21.8mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.5 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 16.4°C, 258mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 21.3°C, 183mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 17.2°C, 174mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 12.5°C, 176mm rain.
Hobart — Monthly Temperatures
Hobart — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Hobart stays reasonable all year.
Hobart weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4°C | 12.8°C | 63.2mm | 10.9h | 9 | 10/10 |
| February | 21.3°C | 12.1°C | 53.1mm | 10.0h | 10 | 10/10 |
| March | 19.7°C | 10.8°C | 78.6mm | 8.5h | 8 | 10/10 |
| April | 17.3°C | 9.0°C | 48.7mm | 7.4h | 9 | 10/10 |
| May | 14.5°C | 6.2°C | 46.3mm | 7.0h | 7 | 10/10 |
| June | 12.2°C | 5.3°C | 86.0mm | 6.0h | 10 | 10/10 |
| July | 12.2°C | 4.8°C | 21.8mm | 6.8h | 7 | 10/10 |
| August | 13.2°C | 5.2°C | 68.0mm | 7.3h | 10 | 10/10 |
| September | 15.1°C | 6.1°C | 53.1mm | 8.6h | 11 | 10/10 |
| October | 15.7°C | 7.5°C | 134.3mm | 8.6h | 13 | 9/10 |
| November | 18.5°C | 9.1°C | 70.7mm | 10.4h | 12 | 10/10 |
| December | 20.1°C | 10.4°C | 66.5mm | 11.1h | 10 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Hobart have?
Hobart has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average highs range from 12.2°C in June to 22.4°C in January.
What is the hottest month in Hobart?
January is the hottest month in Hobart, with average highs of 22.4°C and lows of 12.8°C.
What is the coldest month in Hobart?
June is the coolest month, with average highs of 12.2°C and lows of 4.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Hobart?
October is the wettest month, averaging 134.3mm of rainfall over around 13 rainy days.
How much rain does Hobart get per year?
Hobart receives around 790mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (21.8mm).
When is the best time to visit Hobart?
The best time to visit Hobart is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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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.