Best time to visit Hobart
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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Hobart
30 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Hobart).
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Maria Island Cruise & Walk Day Tour with Lunch (from Hobart) - 2
Full-Day Tour to Wineglass Bay from Hobart - 3
Shore Excursion-Hobart Wanderer - 4
Hobart Highlights Day Tour - 5
Coal River Wine Hopper - 6
Shore Excursion: Hobart Highlights Day Tour - 7
A Day At Wineglass Bay - 8
Cradle Mountain OMG! Hobart to Cradle Active Day Trip - 9
All Inclusive Bruny Island Day Tour Plus Guided Lighthouse Tour - 10
Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island - 11
Tasmanian Seafood Gourmet Full-Day Cruise Including Lunch - 12
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours) - 13
Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart - 14
Day Tour in Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Richmond - 15
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village - 16
Easy Bike Tour - Mt Wellington Summit Descent & Rainforest Ride - 17
Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park - 18
Port Arthur, Tasman Sights and Harbour Cruise - 19
Mona Like a Rockstar - 20
Hobart Sailing Experience - 21
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart - 22
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - 23
Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - 24
Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Day Tour - 25
Peppermint Bay Cruise & Lunch - 26
Cascade Brewery Tour - 27
Port Arthur, Tassie Devils, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula - 28
Hobart: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park - Active Day Tour - 29
Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk and the Huon Tasting Trail - 30
Tasman Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Last refreshed 2026-10-18.
Similar climatesMelbourne92% · Christchurch91% · Napier90%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Hobart (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Hobart's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13–22 | 21 | 10 | 109 | 10.9 | 56% | 18 | 253 | 8 | Moderate | 9 |
| Feb | 12–22 | 20 | 9 | 102 | 11.3 | 53% | 18 | 218 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Mar | 11–20 | 19 | 8 | 100 | 12.5 | 58% | 17 | 202 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 9–17 | 16 | 9 | 90 | 10.0 | 63% | 15 | 167 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 6–15 | 13 | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 69% | 15 | 161 | 1 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 5–12 | 10 | 9 | 120 | 13.3 | 75% | 14 | 133 | 1 | Quiet | 6 |
| Jul | 5–12 | 10 | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 72% | 15 | 155 | 1 | Quiet | 6 |
| Aug | 6–13 | 11 | 11 | 129 | 11.7 | 68% | 17 | 168 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Sep | 6–15 | 12 | 12 | 117 | 9.8 | 61% | 19 | 194 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Oct | 8–16 | 14 | 13 | 177 | 13.6 | 62% | 18 | 210 | 4 | Quiet | 6 |
| Nov | 9–19 | 17 | 11 | 118 | 10.7 | 59% | 17 | 232 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Dec | 11–20 | 19 | 10 | 117 | 11.7 | 55% | 18 | 259 | 7 | Peak | 8 |
UV Index in Hobart by Month
UV index in Hobart peaks at 8 (high) in January, dropping to 1 (low) in June. January, February, December have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
February
9/1012–22°C (feels 20°C) · 9 rain days (102h) · 218 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
January
9/1013–22°C (feels 21°C) · 10 rain days (109h) · 253 sun hours · 56% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
March
8/1011–20°C (feels 19°C) · 8 rain days (100h) · 202 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
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April
8/109–17°C (feels 16°C) · 9 rain days (90h) · 167 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
May
7/106–15°C (feels 13°C) · 7 rain days (83h) · 161 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
June
6/105–12°C (feels 10°C) · 9 rain days (120h) · 133 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
July
6/105–12°C (feels 10°C) · 7 rain days (79h) · 155 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
August
6/106–13°C (feels 11°C) · 11 rain days (129h) · 168 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
September
7/106–15°C (feels 12°C) · 12 rain days (117h) · 194 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
October
6/108–16°C (feels 14°C) · 13 rain days (177h) · 210 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
November
8/109–19°C (feels 17°C) · 11 rain days (118h) · 232 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
December
8/1011–20°C (feels 19°C) · 10 rain days (117h) · 259 sun hours · 55% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Hobart
When is the best time to visit Hobart?
February is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 12–22°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are February, January, March.
What is the worst time to visit Hobart?
June is the lowest-scoring month (6/10). Typical conditions: 5–12°C (9 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Hobart?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in May and peaks in December. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Hobart have good weather but fewer tourists?
February (climate 9/10, crowd index 13) and March (climate 8/10, crowd index 9) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Hobart by month?
UV peaks at 8 (high) in January and is lowest in June at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 8, Feb 7, Mar 5, Apr 3, May 1, Jun 1, Jul 1, Aug 2, Sep 3, Oct 4, Nov 5, Dec 7.
What is the UV index in Hobart in January?
January is the peak UV month in Hobart, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Hobart on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. January is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.