Weather in Hobart

Autumn

Hobart has a temperate oceanic climate — cool and changeable. It is the second-coldest Australian capital after Canberra. Summers are mild and pleasant, while winters are cool with occasional snow on nearby Mount Wellington.

April right now
17° high
9° low
50mm rain
11 rain days
17°C Avg high
8°C Avg low
603mm Annual rainfall
12 Rain days/month

Temperature

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Hobart High Hobart Low

Precipitation

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Tips & Recommendations

  • Hobart rarely gets above 25°C in summer — pack a jumper even in January
  • Winter is cool (4-12°C) with frequent overcast days; a warm, waterproof jacket is essential
  • kunanyi/Mount Wellington often has snow in winter and is visible from the city — a great day trip
  • The air is exceptionally clean — Hobart regularly records some of the best air quality in the world
  • Daylight varies dramatically: nearly 15 hours in summer, under 9.5 hours in winter