Tasmania weather in January
What is the weather like in Tasmania in January?
The weather conditions in Tasmania in January vary from pleasant to perfect depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During January in Tasmania, the average maximum temperature varies from pleasant in Coles Bay with 19°C (66°F) to high in Hobart with 22°C (72°F). On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Tasmania.
Precipitation in January varies from moderate in Launceston with an average of 45mm (1.8 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Queenstown with 83mm (3.2 inches).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Tasmania.
Where to go in Tasmania in January
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Popular destinations in Tasmania
What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Tasmania?
Average weather in Hobart
In January 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 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 (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) 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 19°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Launceston
In January Launceston generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (51°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tasmania.
Is January the best time to go to Tasmania?
In our opinion January is one of the best times to visit Tasmania with commonly perfect weather in Hobart. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Tasmania is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Hobart.
The worst months are June, July and August that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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