Launceston in April
If April is your window for visiting Launceston, here's what the climate data says you can expect.
Daytime highs average 18.4 degrees, dropping to 8.1 degrees overnight. That's a 10-degree swing between day and night. It's cool but manageable. A jumper handles most of it.
April's temperature is very close to the annual average for Launceston.
The rain data says 61mm over 7 days. Moderate, often falling in a few good dumps rather than constant drizzle.
Sunshine-wise, April delivers around 11.0 MJ/m2 of daily solar radiation. UV sits in the high category. Sun protection is still a good idea, especially around midday.
The Comfort Score is 5.6/10 for April. It's fine, but not the highlight of the calendar.
For your suitcase: layers you can peel on and off, a rain jacket or compact umbrella, and SPF 50+ sunscreen and a hat.
The full data breakdown is below. You can also see how other Australian cities compare in April.
April at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in April. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- Layered clothing for mild to cool conditions
- A warm jumper or fleece for cool mornings and evenings
- A light rain jacket just in case
Coming From Overseas?
How April in Launceston stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 3 degrees warmer and considerably wetter.
About 0 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 1 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How April Compares
Launceston's monthly climate at a glance. April is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.3 | 13.4 | 59mm | 10.0 |
| Feb | 25.4 | 12.6 | 49mm | 9.9 |
| Mar | 23.7 | 11.7 | 18mm | 10.0 |
| Apr | 18.4 | 8.1 | 61mm | 5.6 |
| May | 15.7 | 6.2 | 49mm | 3.3 |
| Jun | 12.0 | 4.1 | 72mm | 1.0 |
| Jul | 11.4 | 3.5 | 85mm | 1.0 |
| Aug | 14.6 | 7.5 | 101mm | 1.5 |
| Sep | 14.6 | 6.5 | 92mm | 2.4 |
| Oct | 17.9 | 6.7 | 48mm | 6.3 |
| Nov | 21.1 | 10.3 | 145mm | 7.9 |
| Dec | 22.8 | 12.0 | 73mm | 9.7 |