Best time to visit Hobart
Go inMarch–April and November–December
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Pair with a day at the MONA museum.
See Hobart on the globeHobart month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 22°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| February | Good | 22°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| March | Great | 20°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Aurora australis |
| April | Great | 17°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Aurora australis |
| May | Good | 14°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Aurora australis |
| June | Good | 12°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Dark Mofo, Aurora australis |
| July | Good | 12°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Aurora australis |
| August | Good | 13°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Aurora australis |
| September | Good | 15°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Aurora australis |
| October | Good | 17°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Great | 19°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Great | 21°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | Sydney to Hobart finish |
Festivals, events and seasons in Hobart
- Mar–Sep🌿 Aurora australisSouthern lights on dark nights.
- June🎉 Dark MofoWinter solstice art festival.
- December🏟️ Sydney to Hobart finishYachts arrive in late December.
Good to know
- Flights to Hobart are usually cheapest in April–September.
- Crowds and prices peak in December–February, so book early.
Hobart is Australia’s second-oldest capital city, founded in 1804.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Hobart?
The best time to visit Hobart is March–April and November–December. Pair with a day at the MONA museum.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Hobart?
Flights are usually cheapest in April–September, when demand is lowest.
When is Hobart busiest?
Hobart is busiest in December–February.
What is the weather like in Hobart?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C, and June the coolest at 12°C.
More places in Australia
- Sydney best in May–Jun and Aug–Dec
- Melbourne best in Oct–Apr
- Cairns best in Jun–Oct
- Uluru best in May–Sep
- Perth best in Mar–Apr and Sep–Dec
- Canberra best in Sep–Apr
- Brisbane best in May–Nov
- Gold Coast best in May–Nov
- Adelaide best in Oct–May
- Darwin best in May–Oct
- Byron Bay best in Jul–Nov
- Broome best in Jun–Jul
- Airlie Beach best in May–Nov
- Margaret River best in Oct–Apr
Nearby destinations
- Queenstown, New Zealand best in Mar
- Wellington, New Zealand best in Jan–Feb
- Auckland, New Zealand best in Mar and Nov
- Nouméa, New Caledonia best in Jun and Sep–Nov
- Port Vila, Vanuatu best in Jun and Sep–Oct
- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea best in Jun–Sep