The biggest temperature swing occurs between March and April, as typical highs shift from 20.1°C / 68.3°F to 17.1°C / 62.7°F (about 3.1°C / 5.5°F).
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.4°C | 22.4°C | WARM |
| February | 12.3°C | 22°C | MILD |
| March | 11°C | 20.1°C | MILD |
| April | 8.5°C | 17.1°C | MILD |
| May | 6.7°C | 14.3°C | COOL |
| June | 4.9°C | 12.1°C | COOL |
| July | 4.2°C | 11.8°C | COOL |
| August | 4.7°C | 12.8°C | COOL |
| September | 5.9°C | 14.6°C | COOL |
| October | 7.3°C | 16.4°C | MILD |
| November | 9.2°C | 18.4°C | MILD |
| December | 10.8°C | 20.5°C | MILD |
January has the warmest typical feels-like highs (20.9°C / 69.7°F), while July is coolest (8.3°C / 46.9°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 20.9°C | MILD |
| February | 10°C | 20.4°C | MILD |
| March | 8.3°C | 18°C | MILD |
| April | 5.4°C | 14.3°C | COOL |
| May | 3.2°C | 11.3°C | COOL |
| June | 1.2°C | 8.9°C | COOL |
| July | 0.3°C | 8.3°C | COOL |
| August | 0.7°C | 9.1°C | COOL |
| September | 2°C | 11°C | COOL |
| October | 3.7°C | 13.6°C | COOL |
| November | 6.1°C | 16.3°C | MILD |
| December | 7.9°C | 18.6°C | MILD |
Rainfall is fairly even through the year, ranging from 44.7 mm / 1.76 inches to 59.3 mm / 2.34 inches per month.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.9 mm | 53.2 mm | LIGHT |
| February | 38.9 mm | 44.7 mm | LIGHT |
| March | 38.9 mm | 47 mm | LIGHT |
| April | 38.9 mm | 47.8 mm | LIGHT |
| May | 38.9 mm | 46 mm | LIGHT |
| June | 38.9 mm | 48.5 mm | LIGHT |
| July | 38.9 mm | 45.4 mm | LIGHT |
| August | 38.9 mm | 55.7 mm | LIGHT |
| September | 38.9 mm | 50.2 mm | LIGHT |
| October | 38.9 mm | 58.3 mm | LIGHT |
| November | 38.9 mm | 59.3 mm | LIGHT |
| December | 38.9 mm | 54.8 mm | LIGHT |
January has the strongest peak UV (around index 8.9).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 8.9 | VERY HIGH |
| February | 0 | 8.3 | VERY HIGH |
| March | 0 | 7 | HIGH |
| April | 0 | 5.1 | MODERATE |
| May | 0 | 3.3 | MODERATE |
| June | 0 | 2.3 | LOW-MOD |
| July | 0 | 2.8 | LOW-MOD |
| August | 0 | 4.1 | MODERATE |
| September | 0 | 5.9 | MODERATE |
| October | 0 | 7.4 | HIGH |
| November | 0 | 8.4 | VERY HIGH |
| December | 0 | 8.9 | VERY HIGH |
Daylight ranges from 9.1h in June to 15.3h in December.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 14.9h | LONG |
| February | 0h | 13.8h | LONG |
| March | 0h | 12.4h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 10.9h | BALANCED |
| May | 0h | 9.7h | SHORT |
| June | 0h | 9.1h | SHORT |
| July | 0h | 9.4h | SHORT |
| August | 0h | 10.4h | BALANCED |
| September | 0h | 11.8h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 13.3h | LONG |
| November | 0h | 14.6h | LONG |
| December | 0h | 15.3h | LONG |
June is most humid (80.8%), while January is driest (63.6%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57.6% | 63.6% | COMFORTABLE |
| February | 57.6% | 65.9% | HUMID |
| March | 57.6% | 68.4% | HUMID |
| April | 57.6% | 72.7% | HUMID |
| May | 57.6% | 76.8% | MUGGY |
| June | 57.6% | 80.8% | MUGGY |
| July | 57.6% | 79.4% | MUGGY |
| August | 57.6% | 75.7% | MUGGY |
| September | 57.6% | 71.3% | HUMID |
| October | 57.6% | 68.8% | HUMID |
| November | 57.6% | 67.4% | HUMID |
| December | 57.6% | 63.9% | COMFORTABLE |
September has the strongest typical average wind (17.0 km/h / 10.5 mph), while April is calmest (15.1 km/h / 9.4 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.4 km/h | 15.9 km/h | CALM |
| February | 14.4 km/h | 15.4 km/h | CALM |
| March | 14.4 km/h | 15.3 km/h | CALM |
| April | 14.4 km/h | 15.1 km/h | CALM |
| May | 14.4 km/h | 15.4 km/h | CALM |
| June | 14.4 km/h | 15.1 km/h | CALM |
| July | 14.4 km/h | 15.6 km/h | CALM |
| August | 14.4 km/h | 16.6 km/h | CALM |
| September | 14.4 km/h | 17 km/h | CALM |
| October | 14.4 km/h | 16.4 km/h | CALM |
| November | 14.4 km/h | 16.2 km/h | CALM |
| December | 14.4 km/h | 16.3 km/h | CALM |
September is windiest by P95 gust signal (71.6 km/h / 44.5 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 64.8 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 62.3 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 63.7 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 63.7 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 65.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 61.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 65.9 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 68.8 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 71.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 69.5 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 64.8 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 66.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
October has the most rain days (~15), while February has the fewest (~11). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4 days | 11.1 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 9.4 days | 11 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 9.4 days | 11.8 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 9.4 days | 12 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 9.4 days | 12.6 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 9.4 days | 12.7 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 9.4 days | 13.6 days | FREQUENT |
| August | 9.4 days | 14.4 days | FREQUENT |
| September | 9.4 days | 13.9 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 9.4 days | 15 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| November | 9.4 days | 14.1 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 9.4 days | 12.8 days | FREQUENT |
November has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~4). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| June | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| August | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| September | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
January has the highest heat-risk day count (~1 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| February | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| July | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| August | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 9.1 hours in June (winter) to 15.3 hours in December (summer), which is a difference of 6.2 hours.
Southern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | May 2 risk days | Jan 3 risk days | Feb 3 risk days | Mar 3 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days | May 0 risk days | Jun 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jan 5 risk days | Feb 5 risk days | Mar 11 risk days | Dec 11 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Jun 61 km/h | Feb 62 km/h | Mar 64 km/h | Apr 64 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Feb 63 / 100 | Jan 63 / 100 | Mar 57 / 100 | Dec 55 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | May 92 / 100 | Jun 77 / 100 | Mar 72 / 100 | Apr 72 / 100 |
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View Best Time to VisitThe best months to visit Hobart depend on your preferences. For warm weather, January is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, February, July, May tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
January is typically the warmest month in Hobart, with average high temperatures reaching around 22°C (72°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
July is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 4°C (39°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
November typically sees the most rainfall in Hobart, averaging around 59mm (2.3 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
February is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 45mm (1.8 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Hobart range from average lows of 8°C (47°F) to highs of 17°C (62°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Hobart. UV levels can reach 9 during peak months, which is considered very high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.