Month guide · Hobart · Australia
Hobart in March
What March is really like in Hobart: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rob Taylor, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Hobart. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Mild, calm days and the start of autumn, a good month for walking and cellar doors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 4th-warmest month in Hobart: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (22°C (72°F)), March is cooler; by April highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:08
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:32
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Winter (June–August). Cold, short days with snow on the mountain, but Dark Mofo in June and cosy pubs make it a distinctive time to visit.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Hobart, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Waterfront and CBD
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Head first to the thylacine displays and the palawa gallery, then leave time for the colonial art upstairs.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Rainy day
- History
- Kids
- Art
Historic site · South Hobart
Cascade Brewery
Founded in 1824, Cascade is Australia's oldest continually operating brewery, and its pale stone tower against the forested mountain is one of Hobart's best-known views.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Food
- Architecture
Historic site · South Hobart
Cascades Female Factory
Book the guided tour or performance rather than wandering alone; the empty yards make much more sense with the stories.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
Museum · Waterfront and CBD
Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
A full-size replica of the huts Douglas Mawson's 1911–14 Australasian Antarctic Expedition built at Cape Denison, furnished with bunks, stoves and equipment.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 11°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.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Hobart?
It is one of the best months to visit Hobart. Mild, calm days and the start of autumn, a good month for walking and cellar doors.
+How warm is Hobart in March?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hobart in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.