Tasmania weather in October
What is the weather like in Tasmania in October?
The weather conditions in Tasmania in October vary from poor to tolerable depending on the destination.
During October in Tasmania the average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 12°C (54°F) in Queenstown to 17°C (62°F) in Hobart. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Hobart and 3°C (37°F) in Queenstown.
Precipitation in October varies from moderate in Launceston with an average of 50mm (2 inches) of rainfall to high in Queenstown with 114mm (4.5 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Tasmania, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in Tasmania
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Average weather in Hobart
In October Hobart generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Coles Bay
In October Coles Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (58°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (51°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Queenstown
In October Queenstown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Launceston
In October Launceston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (60°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is October the best time to go to Tasmania?
In our opinion October is a good time to visit Tasmania with commonly tolerable 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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