What to expect with the weather

Tasmania has a refreshing maritime climate where you can enjoy the stunning seasonal changes in the scenery. Sometimes we have four seasons in one day.

Tasmania shares the same latitude as Mediterranean cities like Barcelona and Rome. The surrounding oceans give Tasmania a moderate climate without the scorching heat of many parts of Australia or the deep freeze winters that effect northern hemisphere countries. Tasmania has four very distinct seasons, which means there are beautiful and striking visual contrasts in the natural environment as one season transitions to the next.

Summer

December to February - summer is the season of fun and festivals such as the Launceston ‘Festivale’, the Hobart ‘Taste of Summer’ and the coveted Mona Foma festival throughout the state. The average temperature in summer is a moderate 23 degrees Celsius but can reach the high 30s.

Autumn

March to May - autumn is a settled season with calm, sunny days and blue skies. The trees blaze red, orange and gold and the state’s delicious produce is at its best. This is often a good time to visit Tasmania with warm days and cool nights.

Winter

June to August - winter brings snow to highland peaks and evenings spent sitting by open fires. The famed kunanyi/ Mount Wellington behind Hobart is blanketed with snow, while skiers go to Ben Lomond, near Launceston, for alpine winter sports. Winter days are often crisp with beautiful clear blue skies. You will need to dress warm with the right shoes, and always be prepared for a brief shower of rain.

Spring

September to November – Gardens, fields and vineyards around the State look magnificent at this time as they come into bloom. This is the time of year where you can literally experience four seasons in one day – so keep an umbrella, a jacket and a hat handy!

Temperature

Visit Bureau of Meteorology for further information regarding Tasmania’s weather.