The climate of Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, an island that is also the southernmost state of Australia, is
, with mild, rainy winters and cool, quite rainy summers. Being that it's in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are of course reversed when compared to the northern hemisphere, so in July and August it is winter.
At these latitudes (we are at almost 43 degrees south latitude), the western currents prevail throughout the year, with a series of disturbances that bring rainfall especially on the west side of the island. The wind blows frequently as well.
Hobart is located in the southeast, and receives 565 millimeters (22.2 inches) of
per year, which is not much, but the rains are well distributed over the seasons, and often occur in the form of frequent drizzle and brief showers. In summer, the rains become rarer.
, summer is cool, but winter is quite mild, although the wind can exacerbate the sensation of cold.
mass can reach the island, and in the hills and mountains of the interior, snow and frost can occur. In Hobart, in the coldest nights, the temperature can drop to around freezing (0 °C or 32 °F) or slightly below. The coldest record is -4 °C (24.8 °F) and was set in June 1972.
that can blow in summer from the Australian deserts, although this wind arrives here more rarely and with less evident effects. However, the temperature can sometimes approach or reach 38/40 °C (100/104 °F), although heat waves do not last long, and at night, the temperature becomes almost always acceptable again. The highest record is 41.4 °C (106.5 °F) and was set in January 2020.
to visit Hobart are autumn and spring, in particular, the periods March-April and October-November. Between the two, you can opt for the former because the latter (October-November) is a bit cooler and rainier. Summer, from December to February, would be the best season, since the temperatures are higher, the days are longer and the rains rarer, but very hot days can sometimes occur. In these cases, however, owing to wind and low humidity, the heat is quite bearable.
Considering that it can be a bit cold at night even in summer, when lows can drop below 10 °C (50 °F), it is advisable to bring a light jacket and a sweater even in this period.
The Sydney-Hobart regatta takes place in summer, in December, while the Hobart Cup (horse race), takes place still in summer, but in February.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.8 °C, with a minimum of
12.6 °C and a maximum of
23.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
5.1 °C in January 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
41 °C in January 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
18.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.4 °C, with a minimum of
12.4 °C and a maximum of
22.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
4.1 °C in February 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in February 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
16.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16 °C, with a minimum of
11 °C and a maximum of
21.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3.4 °C in March 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in March 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
15.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.5 °C, with a minimum of
8.8 °C and a maximum of
18.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.6 °C in April 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
30.7 °C in April 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
15.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.2 °C, with a minimum of
6.9 °C and a maximum of
15.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.8 °C in May 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
25.6 °C in May 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
15.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9 °C, with a minimum of
4.9 °C and a maximum of
13.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.6 °C in June 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17.5 °C. However, it reached
19.6 °C in June 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
13.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
8.7 °C, with a minimum of
4.4 °C and a maximum of
13 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.6 °C in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17 °C. However, it reached
19.6 °C in July 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
13.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
August is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.4 °C, with a minimum of
5 °C and a maximum of
13.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.8 °C in August 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
23.7 °C in August 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
16.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
12.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11 °C, with a minimum of
6.4 °C and a maximum of
15.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in September 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
27.3 °C in September 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
17.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
12.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.8 °C, with a minimum of
7.9 °C and a maximum of
17.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.1 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
33.4 °C in October 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
17.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
12.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.6 °C, with a minimum of
9.7 °C and a maximum of
19.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.7 °C in November 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
37.7 °C in November 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
18.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
13.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.3 °C, with a minimum of
11.2 °C and a maximum of
21.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3.2 °C in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
40.8 °C in December 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
18.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.