What’s the climate like in Tasmania?
The current climate in Tasmania features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 12°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Tasmania in recent years was 40°C in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in February 2021.
On average, Tasmania gets 732 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 2,5 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Tasmania?
The best time to visit Tasmania for sunny weather is January through April and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Tasmania. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Tasmania
The climate table of Tasmania shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 |
Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 52 | 22 | 50 | 61 | 135 | 58 | 52 | 94 | 37 | 74 | 55 | 42 |
Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,3 | 1,0 | 0,3 | 0 | 0,5 | 0 |
UV Index | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in August
- Precipitation*: 732 mm per year, averaging 61 mm per month
- Snowfall: 2,5 cm per year
- Driest months: 22 mm in February, 37 mm in September and 42 mm in December
- Wettest months: 135 mm in May, 94 mm in August and 74 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Tasmania
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tasmania, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Tasmania
This graph shows how much rainfall Tasmania, Australia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Tasmania
This graph shows how much snow Tasmania, Australia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Tasmania
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tasmania, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Tasmania
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tasmania, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Tasmania
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tasmania, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Tasmania
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Tasmania, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Tasmania by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tasmania. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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