Glenorchy Weather, TAS
Glenorchy is a suburb of Hobart in the Glenorchy local government area, with a population of about 12,013 (TAS ABS Census 2021). The local climate is temperate with cool nights, typical of the Hobart region.
Annual averages from the nearest weather station: maximum daily temperature of 17.6°C, minimum of 9.0°C, and around 629 mm of rainfall spread across the year.
Monthly averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain days | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4 | 13.2 | 71 | 10 | 9.3 |
| February | 23.9 | 12.9 | 16 | 4 | 10.0 |
| March | 21.4 | 11.7 | 15 | 5 | 8.6 |
| April | 17.3 | 8.9 | 54 | 5 | 4.9 |
| May | 14.8 | 7.3 | 28 | 9 | 2.6 |
| June | 11.8 | 5.5 | 39 | 4 | 1.0 |
| July | 11.8 | 4.6 | 74 | 8 | 1.0 |
| August | 14.4 | 7.3 | 87 | 13 | 1.8 |
| September | 14.4 | 6.7 | 56 | 10 | 2.8 |
| October | 17.6 | 7.9 | 40 | 12 | 5.8 |
| November | 19.9 | 10.1 | 58 | 9 | 7.5 |
| December | 21.9 | 12.0 | 91 | 12 | 8.8 |
What locals should know
Glenorchy is close enough to the coast (7 km) that summer afternoons often get an evening cool-down once the sea-breeze pushes through. At around 617 m elevation, expect noticeably cooler nights than Hobart year-round, especially in July. The hottest month is typically February (24°C average max) and the wettest is December (91 mm). All averages quoted come from the nearest long-term weather station, 7 km away in Hobart.