Hobart weather in January (Tasmania, Tasmania)

How does the weather in Hobart usually fare in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Hobart during January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 23°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Hobart in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Expect around 13 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 251 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Hobart.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Hobart. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hobart climate page with graphs.

 

Hobart, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 51%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 251 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 59%  

Where to go in Tasmania in January

Find out more about the weather in Tasmania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Hobart, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hobart.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Tasmania? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Tasmania. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.