Tasmania Weather

The climate in Tasmania varies significantly across different regions, from coastal areas to inland plains and mountains. Below you'll find weather data for 13 key locations across the state. The dataset includes daily temperature ranges, rainfall frequency, solar radiation, humidity levels, and comfort ratings to help you understand what to expect year-round.

Climate varies dramatically across Tasmania. Here are some key extremes at a glance, identified from average annual temperature and rainfall data across 13 cities and towns in the dataset.

This Tasmania climate database draws from official climate records for 13 towns and cities. You'll find monthly temperature ranges, rainfall frequency, sunshine hours expressed as solar radiation, humidity levels, and our proprietary comfort score. The comfort metric weighs temperature, humidity, rainfall, and solar exposure to indicate how pleasant weather is on a 1-10 scale. High scores (7+) indicate excellent conditions. All data is sourced from the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API under CC BY 4.0.

The comfort range in Tasmania tells the story: Cradle Mountain scores 1.7 while Swansea leads with 5.7. The statewide average is 4.4. That sits 1.8 points below the national average of 6.2, reflecting the more extreme conditions found in parts of the state.

The spread from 1.7 to 5.7 reflects genuine climate diversity within Tasmania. Elevation, distance from the coast, and latitude all play a role in shaping local conditions. Coastal cities average a comfort score of 5.3 compared to 4.4 inland, reflecting the moderating influence of the ocean on temperature extremes and humidity.

Want more detail? Click any city to explore its full 12-month climate profile, including daily temperature ranges, rainfall frequency, solar radiation data, humidity levels, and what to expect each month. Detailed monthly pages break down individual months with packing tips and what makes each season unique.