Month guide · Hobart · Australia
Hobart in November
What November 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
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 14.7 hours of daylight. Longer days and warmer weather; a pleasant month for Bruny Island and Port Arthur before the summer rush.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 5th-warmest month in Hobart: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with October (17°C (63°F)), November is warmer; by December highs climb to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:38
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 20:13
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Summer (December–February). Warm, long days with highs around 21–22°C, yacht-race celebrations and festivals; the busiest and priciest season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
November has no major recurring festival in Hobart, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Waterfront and CBD
Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
Ask the volunteer guides about the expedition's survival story; it adds a lot to the small space.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
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
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 9°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 November a good time to visit Hobart?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Hobart in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Hobart?
It is a shoulder-season month. Longer days and warmer weather; a pleasant month for Bruny Island and Port Arthur before the summer rush.
+How warm is Hobart in November?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hobart in November?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.