Month guide · Hobart · Australia
Hobart in October
What October 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
October is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Changeable spring weather; tulips flower in the Botanical Gardens and the north of the state.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Hobart: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with September (15°C (59°F)), October is warmer; by November highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:33
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°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, October 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 October
October has no major recurring festival in Hobart, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · Waterfront and CBD
Farm Gate Market
Hobart's Sunday growers' market closes off a block of Bathurst Street for farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, distillers and coffee carts.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
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
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 8°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Hobart?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Hobart in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Hobart?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Changeable spring weather; tulips flower in the Botanical Gardens and the north of the state.
+How warm is Hobart in October?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hobart in October?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.