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Hobart in January
What January is really like in Hobart: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Damien Ramon Naidoo, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Hobart. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 15 hours of daylight. Peak summer: long days with sunset around 8:45pm, outdoor festivals and the busiest month for accommodation; occasional hot days above 30°C.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in January
January is the 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 8 of its 31 days. Compared with December (21°C (70°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 05:50
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 20:49
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°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, January rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Taste of Summer food festival on the waterfront (usually late December to early January)
- Hobart International tennis (usually early January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Wellington Park
kunanyi/Mount Wellington
Bring warm, windproof layers even in summer; the summit can be 10°C colder than the waterfront, and the road can close after snow.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
Garden · Queens Domain
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Founded in 1818, the gardens on the Queens Domain slope down to the Derwent and include a Japanese garden, convict-built walls, a vegetable patch and the Subantarctic Plant House, which recreates the climate of Macquarie Island with misting and cool air.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
Zoo · Brighton
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Join a guided tour to see the devils fed, and combine the drive with historic Richmond on the way back.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Historic site · Taroona
Shot Tower, Taroona
Built in 1870, this 58-metre sandstone tower was used to make lead shot by dropping molten lead from the top.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 12°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Hobart?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Hobart?
It is one of the best months to visit Hobart. Peak summer: long days with sunset around 8:45pm, outdoor festivals and the busiest month for accommodation; occasional hot days above 30°C.
+How warm is Hobart in January?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hobart in January?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.