When to go · Hobart

Hobart in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Medium; Australia overall
Prices: Medium; Australia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Hobart

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

HobartHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 15 days
Tasmania, Australia · Hobart, Cradle Mountain, Freycinetcool
Walking season is Nov–Apr; snow is possible in the highlands any month.

Australia overall: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Hobart, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days).

January: Inside Hobart's best window: Nov–Apr.

Hobart: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.