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Hobart in February
What February is really like in Hobart: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Canley, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Hobart. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Often the most settled month, with warm days and the warmest sea for a swim at Kingston or Seven Mile Beach.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 2nd-warmest month in Hobart: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (22°C (72°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 20:18
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Autumn (March–May). Calm, settled weather, autumn colour and the golden fagus at Mount Field; crowds and prices fall.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Royal Hobart Regatta (usually around the second Monday of February)
- Australian Wooden Boat Festival (biennial, February in odd-numbered years)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Berriedale
MONA – Museum of Old and New Art
Built into a sandstone cliff on the Berriedale peninsula, David Walsh's private museum mixes ancient antiquities with provocative contemporary installations across three underground levels.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Art
- 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
Waterfront · Waterfront and CBD
Constitution Dock and the fish punts
Constitution Dock is the finishing point of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and home to floating fish punts selling fish and chips, oysters and scallops straight from the boats.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Historic site · Salamanca
Salamanca Place
Walk through the arched lanes into the Salamanca Arts Centre courtyard, which most visitors miss.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 12°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Hobart?
One of the best months to visit Hobart, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March and December–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Hobart?
It is one of the best months to visit Hobart. Often the most settled month, with warm days and the warmest sea for a swim at Kingston or Seven Mile Beach.
+How warm is Hobart in February?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hobart in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.