Launceston weather
At 8:15 AM local time it was clear and 14°C (56°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 10%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season Jun–Sep
About Launceston weather
Is it raining in Launceston right now?
No. It’s clear and 14° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Launceston this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–23° and lows of 4–10°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Launceston lately?
In the past 7 days, Launceston had 2 rainy days and 35.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Launceston?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Launceston weather by month
When is the best time to visit Launceston?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Launceston is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (51°F) in July to 24°C (76°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Launceston?
August is the wettest month, with about 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 39 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Launceston?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 10°C (51°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (51°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F).
Does Launceston have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 107 mm (4.2 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months