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Launceston

TAS, Australia · Monthly Weather Guide

Launceston transforms across the year, and knowing when to visit makes all the difference. Based on our comfort scoring, here are the best months to visit Launceston:

During these months, warm but not scorching temperatures prevail, wet weather is minimal, and the sun shines brightly and regularly. Temperature averages hover around 18.5°C, which is ideal for outdoor activities.

June, july, august and september is when you'll face the toughest conditions. Steer clear of June, July, August and September when cold temperatures keep you indoors.

Across the full year, Launceston records 851mm of rainfall. The climate varies significantly from season to season, so choosing your visit dates based on the weather you prefer will make a real difference to your experience.

Use the month-by-month breakdown below to find the perfect window for your Launceston visit.

Best Months to Visit

Best Time
January, February and March
Highest comfort scores
Best Month
January 7.0/10
Peak visiting conditions
Avoid
June, July, August and September
Lowest comfort scores
Annual Rainfall
851mm
Total across all months

Month-by-Month Comfort Scores

Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine.

Monthly Climate Data

Month Max °C Min °C Rain mm Rain Days Solar MJ Humidity % Comfort

Seasonal Breakdown

Summer (Dec-Feb)
12.7°C to 24.2°C
Rainfall: 181mm | Average: 18.4°C
Autumn (Mar-May)
8.7°C to 19.3°C
Rainfall: 128mm | Average: 14.0°C
Winter (Jun-Aug)
5.0°C to 12.7°C
Rainfall: 257mm | Average: 8.8°C
Spring (Sep-Nov)
7.8°C to 17.9°C
Rainfall: 285mm | Average: 12.8°C

What to Pack

Based on Launceston's best visiting months, here's what we recommend bringing:

A light sweater or jacket will handle temperature swings. Layers are your friend.

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