Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High23.4°C
Low3.4°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
Australia Launceston, Australia
Launceston experiences a temperate climate, where average temperatures vary from a low of 11°C / 53°F in July to a high of 23°C / 74°F in January.
Annual rainfall patterns show an average of 68 mm / 2.7 inches per month, with August being the wettest (91 mm / 3.6 inches) and February the driest (48 mm / 1.9 inches).
UV peaks in January (index 9) and drops to its lowest in June (index 3); strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
The longest days occur in December with around 15.1 hours of daylight, while June has the shortest days at about 9.2 hours.
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Launceston.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
91 mm
August carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (6.2)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
9 hrsto15 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
10 km/h
September is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
68 %to88 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Launceston, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Launceston compares
See how it ranks against the rest of Australia for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in Australia
#12 / 14
COOLEST (AVG)
in Australia
#1 / 14
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in Australia
#8 / 14
WINDIEST (AVG)
in Australia
#12 / 14
HIGHEST UV
in Australia
#13 / 14
MOST HUMID
in Australia
#3 / 14
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Launceston, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Launceston feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 17°C (63°F) and lows near 8°C (46°F). Conditions usually feel mild in the daytime and cold once the sun goes down. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Launceston for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Launceston?
UV tends to peak in January, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Launceston a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 10 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 69 km/h (43 mph). Overall it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.
How much daylight does Launceston get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.