Tasmania · Australia
January
Peak summer — MONA FOMA and Taste of Tasmania make January the island's finest month.
Best match
#3 of 12 months
January is one of the best times to visit Tasmania.
Climate
High
22°C
Low
12°C
Rain
45mm
Sun
8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How January scores in Tasmania
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Average
Crowds
Average
Events
Excellent
Atmosphere
Outstanding
What you gain in January
- ↑January delivers Tasmania's best weather: 22°C days, 8 hours of sunshine, and the island fully alive. MONA FOMA — the Museum of Old and New Art's summer festival — brings experimental music, performance, and art to Hobart and beyond in a format unlike any other event in Australia.
- ↑The Taste of Tasmania food festival runs across the first week of January along the Hobart waterfront, with Salamanca Place and Sullivan's Cove filled with stalls from the island's finest producers — Tasmanian salmon, oysters from Bruny Island, whisky from Lark Distillery, and pinot noir from the Coal River Valley.
- ↑The Sydney to Hobart yacht race finish (December 28) carries its energy into early January: the Derwent River is still active with visiting ocean racers and the Constitution Dock atmosphere lingers into New Year. Wineglass Bay and the Bay of Fires are at their absolute best with long evenings and calm turquoise water.
What you sacrifice
- ↓January is Tasmania's peak season — accommodation across Hobart, Freycinet, and Cradle Mountain requires booking 3–4 months ahead, particularly for the Freycinet Lodge and Saffire resort. Prices across the board are at annual highs.
- ↓The Salamanca Market (every Saturday) draws significant crowds in January; arriving before 9am is necessary for comfortable browsing. Popular walking trails including the Wineglass Bay lookout can feel busy at midday.
How January compares to February (best month)
| Factor | January | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 9 |
| Value | 4 | 5 |
| Crowds | 4 | 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 →