Launceston Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Launceston's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 25.4 degrees. That gives Launceston an annual average daytime high of 18.5 degrees, 2.1 degrees warmer than the Tasmania mean.
Daytime highs peak at 25.4 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 3.5 degrees in July. That is a 21.9 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 8.6 degrees across the year, 0.3 degrees colder than the Tasmania average of 8.9.
Annual rainfall totals 851mm across 104 rain days, 27 percent drier than the Tasmania average. The wettest month is November at 145mm, and March is the driest at 18mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between November and March is massive, so timing your visit matters.
Our Comfort Score puts January on top at 10.0/10 and June at the bottom with 1.0/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, January is your best bet.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 5.7/10 - Ranked #156 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, TAS avg 4.4)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 24.2 | 12.7 | 181 | 9.9 |
| Autumn | 19.3 | 8.7 | 128 | 6.3 |
| Winter | 12.7 | 5.0 | 257 | 1.2 |
| Spring | 17.9 | 7.8 | 285 | 5.5 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Launceston.
24.3°C, 59mm rain February
25.4°C, 49mm rain March
23.7°C, 18mm rain April
18.4°C, 61mm rain May
15.7°C, 49mm rain June
12.0°C, 72mm rain July
11.4°C, 85mm rain August
14.6°C, 101mm rain September
14.6°C, 92mm rain October
17.9°C, 48mm rain November
21.1°C, 145mm rain December
22.8°C, 73mm rain
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