April · Australia
Best time to visit Launceston in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Launceston in April
Average temperature 12°C, 49 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.3/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Launceston scores 7.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Launceston anchors northern Tasmania-Cataract Gorge walks, Tamar Valley wine, and highland day trips. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
April in Launceston — reliably good (7th best month)
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 49 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Launceston — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Launceston in April?
- In April, Launceston averages 12°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Launceston?
- April earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Launceston in April?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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