Best time to visit Tasmania

December to March. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

December to March

Summer into early autumn is named most often for the warmest, most settled weather; spring and autumn are also praised for fewer crowds.

“The best time to visit Tasmania in Australia is between December and April.” outback-tours.com
“the best season for travel is Tasmania's southern hemisphere spring and summer from October to March” lonelyplanet.com
“Generally, the best time to visit Hobart is during the summer, thanks to the longer days and warm weather.” intrepidtravel.com

4 of the 8 travel guides we read name these months.

Tasmania month by month

Average high and low in Hobart, and days with rain

Best timeJanuary74°F / 55°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…Typically the warmest month, with highs around 25 C in the main towns.Summer has the longest daylight and the best chance of warm, clear weather for hiking and camping.Summer is the busiest season for tourism, especially school holidays.
Best timeFebruary73°F / 54°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…Settled weather and balmy days, with fewer crowds than earlier in summer.Launceston hosts its Festivale summer festival, and Party in the Paddock brings music and arts.Main-town temperatures run 11 to 26 C.
Best timeMarch70°F / 52°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…Ten Days on the Island festival runs in March, in odd-numbered years.March and April bring slightly lower prices and fewer crowds than summer.Autumn starts crisp and cool, with road trips and city sightseeing at pleasant temperatures.
April65°F / 48°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…Fagus, Tasmania's only native deciduous tree, turns orange, gold and red in April and May.Slightly cheaper and quieter than summer.Overland Track hiking suits December to April.
May60°F / 44°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…Autumn colour in the Fagus continues through May, and autumn is harvest season for wineries.Humpback whales pass near Hobart from May to July heading north.
June56°F / 41°F · 11 rainy daysChecking fares…Dark MOFO, Hobart's winter festival, is held in June.Winter is cold and sometimes rainy, with snow in the mountains and the fewest crowds.Southern right whales can be seen from June to October.Dark Mofo
July55°F / 40°F · 13 rainy daysChecking fares…Humpback whales head north past Hobart through July.Winter suits skiing, cabins and fireplaces; long wilderness hikes are not recommended.
August57°F / 41°F · 14 rainy daysChecking fares…Winter is the quietest season, with average highs about 13 C.Roads near the summit of Mount Wellington can close for snow and ice in winter.
September60°F / 44°F · 14 rainy daysChecking fares…Wildflower season arrives in September in Hobart's Botanical Gardens.Humpback whales return to Antarctic waters from September to November.Spring brings wildflowers, waterfalls and wildlife with low to medium crowds.
October64°F / 46°F · 13 rainy daysChecking fares…Wynyard Tulip Festival at Table Cape Tulip Farm is held each October.Southern spring and summer from October to March is described as having the most settled weather.
November67°F / 50°F · 12 rainy daysChecking fares…Spring is wetter than autumn and slightly colder, though road trips and waterfalls are still good.Hiking and camping are better at the end of spring when it is warmer and drier.
Best timeDecember71°F / 52°F · 11 rainy daysChecking fares…Start of summer, mild with some changeable weather and showers; festivities peak before Christmas.Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and Taste of Summer fill Hobart's waterfront.Main-town temperatures run 11 to 23 C.Taste of Summer

Weather: Hobart averages (long-term averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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What's on in Tasmania

Festivals and seasons through the year

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

Summer (December to February)Warmest weather and busiest for tourism, especially school holidays.
SummerPeak season with events, outdoor dining and long daylight hours; more crowds than other times.

Quietest

Winter (June to August)Fewest crowds, cold and sometimes rainy.
April to SeptemberAutumn and winter bring accommodation discounts and cosy food, beer, whisky and wine.

Watch for

Year roundWeather changes quickly, even in summer, so pack layers and waterproofs; plan for bushfires.
SummerCheck bushfire conditions before hiking and camping.
WinterLong wilderness hikes are not recommended in poor weather, and some mountain roads close.
AutumnCold fronts and rain can roll in quickly.
SpringSpring is the wettest season in Hobart, though it is still the second-driest city after Adelaide.

Questions people ask

What is the weather like in Tasmania in July?: Winter: cold and sometimes rainy, snow in the mountains, average highs near 13 C and lows near 6 C.

Best time to visit Tasmania

December to March

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Best time to visit Tasmania

December to March

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Questions people ask

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