Tasmania weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Tasmania, Australia. Like most weather services, we show Tasmania at one spot: Hobart, its largest city. At 8:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (57°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 88%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May–Sep
About Hobart weather
Is it raining in Hobart right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Hobart this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–20° and lows of 5–11°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Hobart lately?
In the past 7 days, Hobart had 3 rainy days and 18.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Hobart?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Tasmania weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tasmania?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tasmania is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (52°F) in July to 21°C (70°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Tasmania?
August is the wettest month, with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 44 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Tasmania?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 6°C (42°F).
Does Tasmania have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 75 mm (3.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Hobart), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Tasmania
Weather can differ a lot within Tasmania: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Dec–Mar | None | 11–21°C | 720 mm |
| Launceston | Nov–Mar | None | 10–24°C | 860 mm |
| Devonport | Jan–Mar | None | 12–20°C | 915 mm |
| Burnie | Jan–Mar | None | 11–20°C | 1,120 mm |