Launceston Climate by Month
The temperature in Launceston can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Launceston. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 12°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 3°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Launceston has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 776 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Launceston enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In August, you can expect around 82 mm of precipitation, while in March, Launceston receives about 52 mm.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
Launceston can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Launceston.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Launceston ranges from 4°C in June to 6°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Launceston 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 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 287 hours of sunshine.
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