August · Australia
Best time to visit Hobart in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hobart in August
Average temperature 9°C, 67 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 67 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Hobart scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 67 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hobart's harbour, markets and MONA gallery sit beneath kunanyi, the mountain above the city.
August in Hobart — workable with trade-offs
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.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hobart in August?
- In August, Hobart averages 9°C, 67 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Hobart?
- August earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hobart in August?
- Expect about 67 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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