Tasmania weather in January
Considering a trip to Tasmania this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Tasmania in January?
January in Tasmania generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In January, it is summer.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Coles Bay at 19°C to warm in Launceston at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Launceston and 14°C in Coles Bay. On average, January is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Tasmania.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hobart with an average of 50 mm to high rainfall in Queenstown with 122 mm. Meanwhile, Hobart enjoys approximately 251 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tasmania in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tasmania climate page.
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Average weather in Hobart
In January Hobart generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Coles Bay
In January Coles Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Queenstown
In January Queenstown generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Launceston
In January Launceston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Tasmania?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Tasmania with overall perfect weather in Hobart. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Hobart. The weather in June and July, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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