Tasmania
Wilderness with real teeth, some of the cleanest air measured anywhere, and an art museum built into a cliff that no one expected.
The best time to visit Tasmania is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (70°F). Local time there is 20:53 (UTC+10).
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The year at a glance
January · high 22°C · rain 56mm · 15.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Hobart (Cambridge), the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C72°F | 56mm2.2in | 15.0h15.0h | in the recommended window |
| February | 21°C70°F | 47mm1.9in | 13.8h13.8h | in the recommended window |
| March | 20°C68°F | 59mm2.3in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| April | 18°C64°F | 46mm1.8in | 11.0h11.0h | |
| May | 15°C58°F | 43mm1.7in | 9.7h9.7h | |
| June | 13°C55°F | 66mm2.6in | 9.0h9.0h | |
| July | 12°C54°F | 26mm1.0in | 9.3h9.3h | |
| August | 13°C56°F | 59mm2.3in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| September | 15°C59°F | 48mm1.9in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| October | 16°C60°F | 100mm3.9in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| November | 18°C65°F | 66mm2.6in | 14.7h14.7h | |
| December | 20°C67°F | 59mm2.3in | 15.3h15.3h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Tasmania?
The best time to visit Tasmania is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (70°F).
How warm does Tasmania get?
Typical daytime highs in Tasmania are Mar–May 17°C (63°F), Jun–Aug 13°C (55°F), Sep–Nov 16°C (61°F), Dec–Feb 21°C (70°F).
Is Tasmania expensive?
On the ground, Tasmania is steep.
What sort of trip is Tasmania good for?
Tasmania is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, food and drink, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Tasmania?
The wettest month in Tasmania is October at 100mm (3.9in), the driest July at 26mm (1.0in), with a monthly average of 56mm (2.2in).
What plug do I need for Tasmania?
Tasmania uses type I sockets at 230 V.
