When is the best time to visit Hobart, Australia?

In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Hobart are February, January, March. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

What is the weather like in Hobart year-round?

Hobart has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 9°C in July to 17°C in January, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.8 and 9.7 out of 10.

Which months should I avoid in Hobart?

The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Hobart are June (5.8/10), July (5.8/10), August (5.8/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

When is the rainy season in Hobart?

October is the wettest month in Hobart, averaging about 98 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 37 mm.

Which is the sunniest month in Hobart?

January sees the most sun in Hobart, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.

Is Hobart a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?

Hobart is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February, January, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.

How is the bestime.to score for Hobart calculated?

Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Hobart: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Best Time to Visit Hobart: February, January, March

January is one of the strongest months in Hobart (2nd)

Best window · 9.2/10

Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 55 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Hobart at 9.2/10 (2nd of 12), just behind February at 9.7/10.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

February in Hobart tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.7/10

Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 37 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Hobart at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

March in Hobart — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 8.9/10

March averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 daylight hours.

A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Hobart (3rd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

April holds up well in Hobart — 6th best month

Good · 7.5/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 42 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Hobart — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

May in Hobart — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

May averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? February scores 3.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June in Hobart: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

Expect 9°C (48°F) in June. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 47 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Hobart — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

July in Hobart — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

Expect 9°C (48°F) in July. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 50 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Hobart — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

August in Hobart — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

August averages 9°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 67 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? February scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September in Hobart: strong conditions, 8th of 12

Good · 7.1/10

September averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 59 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.1/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? February scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October holds up well in Hobart — 7th best month

Good · 7.4/10

Expect 11°C (53°F) in October. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 98 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Hobart — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

November in Hobart: strong conditions, 5th of 12

Good · 8.1/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 83 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Hobart — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

December in Hobart — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 8.4/10

December averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 91 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.