February · Australia
Best time to visit Hobart in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hobart in February
Average temperature 17°C, 37 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
9.7/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in Hobart scores 9.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 17°C, 37 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hobart's harbour, markets and MONA gallery sit beneath kunanyi, the mountain above the city.
February in Hobart tops the year's climate scores
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.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hobart in February?
- In February, Hobart averages 17°C, 37 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Hobart?
- February earns a 9.7/10 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 February?
- Expect about 37 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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