Hobart, Australia Climate & Monthly Averages
Hobart has an oceanic climate. January is the hottest month, averaging 72° by day; July is the coldest at 53°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Hobart's climate
Hobart records 115 wet days and 8.9 hours of daily sunshine in an average year. Temperatures follow an oceanic pattern, running 53°F (12°C) in July up to 72°F (22°C) in January.
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
July is the coolest month, with highs of 53°F (12°C) and lows near 40°F (5°C). Warmth peaks in January: highs of 72°F (22°C), lows of 55°F (13°C). Between the average January and the average July lie 10°C, a narrower spread than about 77% of the cities we track.
Sunshine averages 8.9 hours a day over the year, peaking in December at 11.4 hours. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 105°F (40°C) and bottoms at 31°F (0°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
More climate facts for Hobart
- Hottest month: January - highs near 72°F (22°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 53°F (12°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 105°F (40°C) high · 31°F (0°C) low
- Wettest month: October (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: December (11.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 10°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Average humidity: 74%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Hobart
The best time to visit Hobart is generally December to April and October, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 68°F (20°C), with rain on about 9 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in December.
What to pack
Pack for Hobart with a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. January nights average 55°F (13°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72° | 55° | 9 | 2.3 in | 11.3 h/day | 15.0 h | 29% | 68% |
| February | 71° | 54° | 8 | 1.5 in | 10.3 h/day | 13.8 h | 29% | 67% |
| March | 68° | 52° | 8 | 2.2 in | 9.0 h/day | 12.5 h | 26% | 72% |
| April | 63° | 48° | 8 | 1.5 in | 7.8 h/day | 11.0 h | 25% | 75% |
| May | 58° | 44° | 9 | 2.2 in | 6.7 h/day | 9.7 h | 29% | 79% |
| June | 54° | 41° | 8 | 2.4 in | 6.2 h/day | 9.0 h | 28% | 82% |
| July | 53° | 40° | 9 | 1.7 in | 7.0 h/day | 9.3 h | 30% | 80% |
| August | 55° | 41° | 11 | 2.4 in | 7.6 h/day | 10.4 h | 37% | 78% |
| September | 58° | 43° | 10 | 2.0 in | 8.8 h/day | 11.9 h | 33% | 74% |
| October | 62° | 46° | 11 | 3.1 in | 9.7 h/day | 13.4 h | 36% | 72% |
| November | 66° | 49° | 12 | 2.8 in | 10.7 h/day | 14.7 h | 40% | 70% |
| December | 69° | 52° | 10 | 2.7 in | 11.4 h/day | 15.3 h | 34% | 68% |
Hobart month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Hobart's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 11.3 h
- Daylight
- 15.0 h
February
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.3 h
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
March
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 9.0 h
- Daylight
- 12.5 h
April
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 7.8 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
May
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 6.7 h
- Daylight
- 9.7 h
June
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 6.2 h
- Daylight
- 9.0 h
July
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 7.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.3 h
August
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 7.6 h
- Daylight
- 10.4 h
September
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 8.8 h
- Daylight
- 11.9 h
October
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 9.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.4 h
November
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h
- Daylight
- 14.7 h
December
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 11.4 h
- Daylight
- 15.3 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Hobart's coolest part of the year: July, June, August.
Seasonal weather under Hobart's sunnier skies
Spring (September through November)
Through spring, Hobart is crisp but comfortable: 62°F (17°C) by day, 46°F (8°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 33 of the 90 days.
Summer (December through February)
Through summer, Hobart settles into easy warmth: 71°F (22°C) by day, 54°F (12°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Hobart runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Winter is crisp but comfortable here - highs near 54°F (12°C), nights near 41°F (5°C), and expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
How unusual is Hobart?
- Hobart sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 54°F (12°C) as an annual average, 26.8 inches (680 mm) of precipitation and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Hobart temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.