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Climate in Hobart

Hobart, Australia has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 15.7°C and the city receives roughly 1001 mm of precipitation across 167 rainy days a year, with around 868 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 24°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 7.4°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Oceanic
Comfort score
74/100

Climate overview

Hobart, Australia has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 15.7°C and the city receives roughly 1001 mm of precipitation across 167 rainy days a year, with around 868 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 24°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 7.4°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Hobart is classified as Oceanic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average15.7°C
  • Warmest monthJan (24°C)
  • Coldest monthJul (7.4°C)
  • Comfort score74/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Hobart receives about 1001 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 167 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Dec.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Hobart sees an estimated 868 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Hobart monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan24°C17°C69 mm11120 h
Feb23.3°C16.3°C78 mm1396 h
Mar21.6°C14.6°C82 mm1478 h
Apr19.2°C12.2°C99 mm1743 h
May16.8°C9.8°C103 mm1737 h
Jun15°C8°C108 mm1826 h
Jul14.4°C7.4°C99 mm1731 h
Aug15°C8°C82 mm1452 h
Sep16.8°C9.8°C78 mm1367 h
Oct19.2°C12.2°C69 mm1194 h
Nov21.6°C14.6°C69 mm11107 h
Dec23.3°C16.3°C65 mm11117 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Hobart are Dec, Jan, Nov. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Summer

    24°C / 17°C

    212 mm rain

  • Autumn

    19°C / 12°C

    284 mm rain

  • Winter

    15°C / 8°C

    289 mm rain

  • Spring

    19°C / 12°C

    216 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Hobart has a climate comfort score of 74/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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