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The climate of 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Tasmania, Australia.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

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.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Australia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne, or explore other destinations in Australia.

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.

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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
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
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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Tasmania, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Tasmania

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Yearly Temperature in Tasmania

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Tasmania, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Tasmania

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Tasmania

Average Snowfall per Month in Tasmania

Total Yearly Snowfall in Tasmania

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Tasmania

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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.