Month guide · Hobart · Australia
Hobart in August
What August is really like in Hobart: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Barrylb, Public domain
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Cold and quiet, with the year's lowest prices; good for museums, whisky bars and cosy pubs.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in August
August is the 11th-warmest month in Hobart: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with July (12°C (54°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:04
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 17:27
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°F)
Spring (September–November). Blossom, tulips and lengthening days, though windy, showery weather is typical until November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Hobart, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · Waterfront and CBD
Theatre Royal
Opened in 1837 on Campbell Street, the Theatre Royal is Australia's oldest continuously operating theatre, with a horseshoe-shaped auditorium of tiered boxes.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours with a show
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- After dark
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Market · Salamanca
Salamanca Market
Arrive before 10am for the produce stalls and space to move, then climb Kelly's Steps to Battery Point for coffee.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Kids
Viewpoint · Wellington Park
kunanyi/Mount Wellington
The 1,271-metre mountain behind Hobart is reached by a 21 km sealed road to a summit lookout with views over the city, the Derwent and the D'Entrecasteaux Channel.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
Waterfront · Waterfront and CBD
Constitution Dock and the fish punts
Eat flathead and chips on the dock wall, keeping an eye on the gulls, then walk to Mawson's Huts Replica Museum next door.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 5°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Hobart?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Hobart in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Hobart?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and quiet, with the year's lowest prices; good for museums, whisky bars and cosy pubs.
+How warm is Hobart in August?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hobart in August?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.