Tasmania · Australia
August
Winter's end — sunshine returning and the Derwent River sailing season stirs back to life.
Strong option
#11 of 12 months
There are better months for Tasmania — see the full ranking below.
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High
12°C
Low
5°C
Rain
65mm
Sun
4hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Tasmania
Weather
Average
Value
Very good
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in August
- ↑August marks the imperceptible but real turn toward spring: sunshine hours recover from July's 3.5 to 4 per day, temperatures begin lifting, and the Hobart sailing community — which competes on the Derwent through winter with genuine commitment — is at its most active. The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania is one of Australia's oldest active clubs.
- ↑The Tasmanian food scene operates at full capacity year-round: August is an excellent month for the Farm Gate Market (Sunday, Hobart), the Bruny Island day trip (45-minute ferry from Kettering), and the Coal River Valley winery circuit. The Bruny Island Cheese Co. and Get Shucked oyster farm are both open.
What you sacrifice
- ↓August remains properly cold and wet: 12°C days, 65mm of rainfall, and limited sunshine. The bush walking season is not yet open at altitude and the famous coastal walks (Cape Hauy, Cape Pillar) require wet-weather preparation.
- ↓The island is still quiet in August — accommodation is cheap and available, but the population of visitors and the tourism infrastructure operate at reduced intensity. Some peak-season wildlife tours (whale watching) have not yet started.
How August compares to February (best month)
| Factor | August | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 5 |
| Crowds | 8 | 5 |
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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 →