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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 June rain is behind you.

Launceston is warmest in February (highs near 25°C) and coldest in June (lows around 5°C), with roughly 809 mm of precipitation across the year and June 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

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
24°
13°
Warm
Feb
25°
12°
Warm
Mar
22°
11°
Warm
Apr
18°
Mild
May
15°
Mild
Jun
12°
Cool
Wettest
Jul
12°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
17°
Mild
Nov
21°
10°
Mild
Dec
23°
12°
Warm

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 June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Launceston?
February is the warmest month in Launceston, averaging highs near 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Launceston?
June is the coldest month in Launceston, with lows around 5°C.
When is the rainy season in Launceston?
The wettest month in Launceston is usually June, out of roughly 809 mm of precipitation across the year.

Launceston month by month