January · Australia
Best time to visit Hobart in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hobart in January
Average temperature 17°C, 55 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.2/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Hobart scores 9.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 55 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hobart's harbour, markets and MONA gallery sit beneath kunanyi, the mountain above the city.
January is one of the strongest months in Hobart (2nd)
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.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hobart in January?
- In January, Hobart averages 17°C, 55 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Hobart?
- January earns a 9.2/10 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 January?
- Expect about 55 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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