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The best time to visit Launceston

Month-by-month climate averages for Launceston, Tasmania, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Launceston is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.

Launceston is warmest in February (highs near 24°C) and coldest in July (lows around 4°C), with roughly 678 mm of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Launceston forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Launceston weather by month

what to expect in Launceston through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Launceston's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Launceston by season.

Jan
23°
12°
Warm
Feb
24°
11°
Warm
Mar
21°
10°
Mild
Apr
17°
7°
Mild
May
15°
6°
Mild
Jun
12°
5°
Cool
Jul
11°
4°
Cool
Aug
12°
4°
Cool
Wettest
Sep
14°
6°
Cool
Oct
16°
6°
Mild
Nov
19°
8°
Mild
Dec
21°
10°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Launceston?
The most comfortable time to visit Launceston is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Launceston?
February is the warmest month in Launceston, averaging highs near 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Launceston?
July is the coldest month in Launceston, with lows around 4°C.
When is the rainy season in Launceston?
The wettest month in Launceston is usually August, out of roughly 678 mm of precipitation across the year.

Launceston month by month