George Town Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in George Town, Tasmania, Australia is 17°C (63°F), with daytime highs ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to 22°C (72°F) in February. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how George Town compares to cities worldwide.
George Town Monthly Temperatures
The weather in George Town changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Nights are cooler, with lows ranging from 14°C (57°F) to 6°C (43°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in George Town by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. February, the warmest month of the year, receives 257 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: George Town vs Australia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Australia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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George Town vs World: Temperature Compared
George Town's average annual maximum temperature is 17°C (63°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in George Town?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In George Town, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 13°C (55°F) and humidity around 70% — considered high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in George Town this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on George Town's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our George Town climate page.
