January · Australia
Best time to visit Tasmania in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tasmania in January
Average temperature 15°C, 52 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.5/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Tasmania scores 9.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 15°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
January ranks 2nd of 12 for Tasmania — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 52 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Tasmania at 9.5/10 (2nd of 12), just behind February at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
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 Tasmania in January?
- In January, Tasmania averages 15°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Tasmania?
- January earns a 9.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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