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Tasmania

Australia · Oceania

The best time to visit Tasmania is January–April, June and October–December, when it is at its strongest for nature & wildlife and hiking. Ideal weather continues with mild temperatures and low rainfall across the island. Great for the Overland Track and multi-day wilderness hikes.

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Month by month

MonthFitWeatherCrowds & pricesWhat it's good for
January 10/10 19°C · 9 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Nature & wildlife, Hiking, Road trips. Warmest and driest month of the year, perfect for exploring national parks, coastal trails, and attending summer festivals like Mona Foma. Coastal waters remain brisk but swimmable on calm days.
February 10/10 17°C · 8 rain days crowds 4/5 · prices 5/5 Nature & wildlife, Hiking, Road trips. Ideal weather continues with mild temperatures and low rainfall across the island. Great for the Overland Track and multi-day wilderness hikes.
March 9/10 15°C · 10 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 4/5 Nature & wildlife, Hiking, Road trips. Early autumn brings settled weather and changing foliage with fewer crowds. Days begin to cool down, especially in alpine regions.
April 8/10 12°C · 11 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 Nature & wildlife, Road trips, City breaks. Foliage season peaks with the turning of the endemic Fagus in alpine areas. Nights turn crisp with increasing rainfall.
May 7/10 9°C · 11 rain days crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 Nature & wildlife. Chilly temperatures and shorter days mark the arrival of late autumn. Alpine walking requires cold-weather gear as early snow dustings occur.
June 8/10 7°C · 12 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 Culture. Winter arrives with cold conditions and Hobart's major Dark Mofo winter festival drawing crowds. Limited ski fields like Ben Lomond may see early snow.
July 6/10 6°C · 13 rain days crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 Coldest month of the year with frequent frosty mornings and alpine snowfalls. Suitable for quiet winter road trips, cozy stays, and small-scale skiing.
August 6/10 7°C · 14 rain days crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 Peak winter snow in highland areas while coastal regions remain cold and damp. Ben Lomond and Mount Mawson offer modest snow play and skiing depending on snow cover.
September 7/10 9°C · 14 rain days crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 Nature & wildlife. Early spring brings blooming wildflowers, but weather is notoriously unpredictable and windy with frequent rain. Higher trails may still harbor snow patches.
October 8/10 11°C · 15 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Spring progresses with milder daytime temperatures alongside frequent showers. Wilderness tracks reopen widely as alpine snow melts.
November 8/10 14°C · 12 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 4/5 Hiking, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Pleasant spring weather makes it a great month for road tripping, wildlife spotting, and hiking before peak tourist season. Longer daylight hours return.
December 9/10 16°C · 10 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Nature & wildlife, Road trips, City breaks. Summer begins with bustling tourism, holiday markets, and the arrival of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Warm, pleasant days provide excellent conditions across the island.

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