Month guide · Hobart · Australia
Hobart in July
What July is really like in Hobart: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Cliffano Subagio, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 9.3 hours of daylight. The coldest month; snow often dusts kunanyi and the road to the summit may close, but city days are often clear and still.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the coolest month in Hobart: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with June (13°C (55°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 07:37
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 16:56
- Daylight
- About 9.3 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, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
- Festival of Voices (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Taroona
Shot Tower, Taroona
Pair it with Kingston Beach, about ten minutes further south, on a drive towards the Huon Valley or Bruny Island ferry.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Nature · South Hobart
Hobart Rivulet Track
A shared walking and cycling path follows the rivulet from the city edge through bushland to the Cascade Brewery, passing the Cascades Female Factory.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours return
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Nature
Museum · Berriedale
MONA – Museum of Old and New Art
Take the MONA ferry from Brooke Street Pier rather than the bus; the 25-minute ride up the Derwent is part of the experience.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Waterfront and CBD
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
TMAG occupies a group of buildings beside Franklin Square, including the city's oldest surviving building, the 1808 Commissariat Store.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Rainy day
- History
- Kids
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 4°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Hobart?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Hobart in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Hobart?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The coldest month; snow often dusts kunanyi and the road to the summit may close, but city days are often clear and still.
+How warm is Hobart in July?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hobart in July?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.