Month guide · Hobart · Australia
Hobart in September
What September is really like in Hobart: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: JJ Harrison ( https://www.jjharrison.com.au/ ), CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Spring arrives with blossom and lambs in the countryside, but wind and showers are common.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 9th-warmest month in Hobart: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with August (13°C (55°F)), September is warmer; by October highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 17:59
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°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, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Hobart, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Battery Point
Battery Point and Arthur Circus
Walk up Kelly's Steps from Salamanca, loop through Arthur Circus and come down via Princes Park for river views.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
- Photo spot
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
Historic site · South Hobart
Cascade Brewery
Walk there along the Hobart Rivulet Track from the city, about 45 minutes, and take a bus back.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Food
- Architecture
Historic site · South Hobart
Cascades Female Factory
This former prison for convict women, operating from 1828, is one of the eleven sites of the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage listing.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 6°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 September 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 September a good time to visit Hobart?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Spring arrives with blossom and lambs in the countryside, but wind and showers are common.
+How warm is Hobart in September?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hobart in September?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.