Hobart Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Hobart is the capital and largest city of Tasmania, an Australian island. Originally founded as a prison colony, the city has since grown into a vibrant cultural and historical center.
Hobart has a mild oceanic climate. In winter, temperatures can occasionally drop below freezing, and the peaks of Mount Wellington are often covered in snow. The city experiences the most snowfall in Australia and, after Melbourne, has the fewest average daily sunshine hours. Summers are mild, with average temperatures just above 20°C, though occasional heatwaves can push temperatures above 30°C. The highest recorded temperature exceeds 40°C.
During winter, winds typically blow from the south, bringing cold air from Antarctica.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Hobart changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in January to a moderate 13°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 5°C in July.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Hobart receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 611 mm. The wettest period in Hobart occurs in November, which receives around 60 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, May, Hobart experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 43 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Hobart, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.4 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in August to 17°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Hobart.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 64%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 49%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June and July and highest during January, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Hobart
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The best time of year to visit Hobart in Tasmania
During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
January has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 60 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 251 hours of sunshine.
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