Tasmania April — glacial lake surrounded by mountains and native wildflowers in autumn

Tasmania · Australia

April

Autumn foliage peaks — Hobart's heritage city quietens and prices drop sharply.

Best match

#8 of 12 months

There are better months for Tasmania — see the full ranking below.

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Climate

High

17°C

Low

9°C

Rain

55mm

Sun

5.5hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How April scores in Tasmania

Weather
Good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good

What you gain in April

  • April brings Tasmania's best autumn foliage: the European trees planted in Hobart's Domain, the avenues of Launceston's Cataract Gorge reserve, and the deciduous beeches (nothofagus) on the slopes of Mount Field National Park all turn gold and rust. The 90-minute drive from Hobart to Mount Field is the finest autumn landscape drive in Australia.
  • ANZAC Day (April 25) is observed with genuine ceremony across Tasmania — the Hobart cenotaph service and the Kokoda veterans' commemorations at the Salamanca Arts Centre are moving and accessible to visitors. The day has a reflective city atmosphere quite different from the summer festival energy.
  • Accommodation prices across Tasmania fall noticeably from summer peaks. April is the best month to experience Freycinet, the Huon Valley, and the Tasman Peninsula without the queues or premium pricing of January.

What you sacrifice

  • Sunshine hours drop from 7 in March to 5.5 in April and rainfall increases to 55mm. Overcast days are more common and the light for photography is less reliable.
  • The Overland Track closes to independent walkers from May 1 — April is the last month to complete it in the walking season. Bookings in April are easier than summer but the weather window is narrower.

How April compares to February (best month)

FactorAprilFebruary
Weather
6
9
Value
7
5
Crowds
7
5

April in other destinations

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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tasmania, not across destinations. Methodology →