Hobart climate
Hobart (Tasmania, Australia) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C55 °F, and about 719 mm28 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Hobart climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2271 | 1254 | 1763 | 562.2 |
| Feb | 2170 | 1254 | 1762 | 431.7 |
| Mar | 2068 | 1253 | 1660 | 572.2 |
| Apr | 1762 | 1050 | 1356 | 532.1 |
| May | 1457 | 847 | 1152 | 552.2 |
| Jun | 1254 | 744 | 949 | 652.6 |
| Jul | 1253 | 643 | 948 | 602.4 |
| Aug | 1254 | 643 | 948 | 752.9 |
| Sep | 1457 | 744 | 1050 | 672.6 |
| Oct | 1660 | 846 | 1253 | 632.5 |
| Nov | 1864 | 1049 | 1457 | 632.5 |
| Dec | 2067 | 1152 | 1560 | 612.4 |
| Year | 2271 | 643 | 1355 | 71928 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | 61% | 6.7 | 14:00 |
| Feb | 70% | 62% | 5.7 | 13:51 |
| Mar | 73% | 61% | 4.3 | 12:30 |
| Apr | 77% | 62% | 2.9 | 10:58 |
| May | 83% | 64% | 1.9 | 9:43 |
| Jun | 86% | 59% | 1.5 | 9:02 |
| Jul | 85% | 62% | 1.7 | 9:19 |
| Aug | 83% | 62% | 2.5 | 10:24 |
| Sep | 80% | 62% | 3.8 | 11:53 |
| Oct | 76% | 63% | 5.1 | 13:22 |
| Nov | 74% | 67% | 6.0 | 14:41 |
| Dec | 70% | 66% | 6.7 | 15:20 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Hobart is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 22 °C71 °F and a low of 12 °C54 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 12 °C53 °F and lows 6 °C43 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 8.3 °C14.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 719 mm28 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is August (75 mm2.9 in), the driest is February (43 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in January to 86% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 59%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 14 km/h (8 mph) in April to 16 km/h (10 mph) in September. Daylight lasts from about 9.0 hours in June to 15.3 hours in December.
Best time to visit Hobart
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–March: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 22 °C71 °F with 43 mm1.7 in to 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Hobart
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2067 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 1152 to 12 °C54 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 1457 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 847 to 12 °C53 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Winter (June–August) — highs around 12 °C53 °F, lows 643 to 7 °C44 °F, about 67 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 1457 to 18 °C64 °F, lows 744 to 10 °C49 °F, about 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Hobart compares
Of the 39 places in Australia covered by World Climates, Hobart is the 38th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 22nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Australia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Wellington (New Zealand, Cfb), Lower Hutt (New Zealand, Cfb) and Jersey (St Helier) (United Kingdom, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Geelong 583 km · 15 °C59 °F · 599 mm24 in
- Melbourne 598 km · 15 °C59 °F · 715 mm28 in
- Ballarat 660 km · 12 °C54 °F · 565 mm22 in
- Bendigo 729 km · 14 °C58 °F · 522 mm21 in
- Canberra 859 km · 14 °C57 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Wagga Wagga 862 km · 17 °C62 °F · 559 mm22 in
- Nowra 933 km · 18 °C64 °F · 992 mm39 in
- Griffith 962 km · 18 °C64 °F · 405 mm16 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Hobart?
January is the warmest month in Hobart, with an average high of 22 °C (71 °F) and an average low of 12 °C (54 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hobart?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 12 °C (53 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (43 °F).
When does it rain the most in Hobart?
August is the wettest month with about 75 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 43 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Hobart?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 100 m, while Hobart lies at about 19 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C0.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.