Weather in October in Tasmania
Considering a trip to Tasmania this October 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 October?
October in Tasmania generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C in Queenstown to 17°C in Hobart. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Hobart and 6°C in Queenstown.For a closer look at conditions across Tasmania, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coles Bay with an average of 50 mm to heavy rainfall in Queenstown with 203 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Hobart enjoys close to 232 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Tasmania climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 4 most popular destinations in Tasmania?
Hobart
In October Hobart generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Coles Bay
In October Coles Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Queenstown
In October Queenstown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Launceston
In October Launceston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tasmania.
Is October the best time to visit Tasmania?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Hobart, October might be a good time to visit Tasmania. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Hobart. In contrast, June and July tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Tasmania.
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