February · Australia
Best time to visit Tasmania in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tasmania in February
Average temperature 13°C, 31 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
9.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in Tasmania scores 9.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 13°C, 31 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tasmania is Australia's island wilderness-Cradle Mountain hikes, MONA art in Hobart, and rugged Wineglass Bay coasts. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
February in Tasmania tops the year's climate scores
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 31 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 24 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 Tasmania at 9.8/10 — 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, footwear you can get muddy.
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 Tasmania in February?
- In February, Tasmania averages 13°C, 31 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Tasmania?
- February earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tasmania in February?
- Expect about 31 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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