Tasmania

Tasmania Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tasmania in February.

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Hobart Coles Bay Queenstown Launceston

Are you planning a trip a to Tasmania in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Tasmania in February

February in Tasmania generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Coles Bay at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Launceston at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Launceston and 15°C (59°F) in Coles Bay.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tasmania, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hobart with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to high rainfall in Queenstown with 112 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Hobart sees close to 218 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Tasmania by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tasmania - and find the best time to visit. (based on Hobart)

January23°C (73°F) February22°C (72°F) March21°C (70°F) April18°C (64°F) May15°C (59°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October17°C (63°F) November19°C (66°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tasmania in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tasmania.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Tasmania

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Tasmania?

Temperature range in Tasmania (February)

Precipitation variation in Tasmania (February)

Hobart

In February Hobart generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
218 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hobart →

Coles Bay

In February Coles Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Coles Bay →

Queenstown

In February Queenstown generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Queenstown →

Launceston

In February Launceston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
287 hours
255 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Launceston →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tasmania.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tasmania in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hobart 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Coles Bay 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Queenstown 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Launceston 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Tasmania weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tasmania in February?

Expect excellent weather across Tasmania in February. The popular destination of Hobart averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Tasmania in February?

Hobart averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Tasmania get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tasmania during February, with Hobart averaging close to 49 mm (1.9 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Tasmania?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Tasmania with overall excellent weather in Hobart. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly excellent weather in Hobart. On the other hand, the weather in June and July tend to be mixed.

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We have much more information about the climate in Tasmania.

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