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Launceston Weather by Month

Best time to visit Launceston
November–March
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jan
25°C average high
Wettest month
Aug
81.9mm
Coolest month
Jul
12.8°C average high
Peak comfort score
90
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 25°12.9°48.8mm 5.689
February 24.8°12.6°34.6mm 5.290
March 22.8°10.5°40.7mm 6.188
April 19°7.4°49.9mm 7.781
May 15.8°4.9°58.4mm 9.568
June 13.3°70.4mm 11.156
July 12.8°2.5°77.7mm 12.652
August 14°3.7°81.9mm 13.554
September 15.9°5.4°66.1mm 12.562
October 18.2°7.1°51.7mm 9.974
November 20.8°9.3°51.6mm 8.882
December 22.8°10.9°45.6mm 7.585

Averages from LAUNCESTON TI TREE BEND, AS, 2.4km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Launceston averages a daily high of 25°C with nights around 12.9°C. Expect roughly 5.6 wet days totalling 48.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

February

February in Launceston averages a daily high of 24.8°C with nights around 12.6°C. Expect roughly 5.2 wet days totalling 34.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

March

March in Launceston averages a daily high of 22.8°C with nights around 10.5°C. Expect roughly 6.1 wet days totalling 40.7mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

April

April in Launceston averages a daily high of 19°C with nights around 7.4°C. Expect roughly 7.7 wet days totalling 49.9mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

May

May in Launceston averages a daily high of 15.8°C with nights around 4.9°C. Expect roughly 9.5 wet days totalling 58.4mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Launceston averages a daily high of 13.3°C with nights around 3°C. Expect roughly 11.1 wet days totalling 70.4mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Launceston averages a daily high of 12.8°C with nights around 2.5°C. Expect roughly 12.6 wet days totalling 77.7mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

August

August in Launceston averages a daily high of 14°C with nights around 3.7°C. Expect roughly 13.5 wet days totalling 81.9mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

September

September in Launceston averages a daily high of 15.9°C with nights around 5.4°C. Expect roughly 12.5 wet days totalling 66.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

October

October in Launceston averages a daily high of 18.2°C with nights around 7.1°C. Expect roughly 9.9 wet days totalling 51.7mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

November

November in Launceston averages a daily high of 20.8°C with nights around 9.3°C. Expect roughly 8.8 wet days totalling 51.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

December

December in Launceston averages a daily high of 22.8°C with nights around 10.9°C. Expect roughly 7.5 wet days totalling 45.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Launceston peaks at 90.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Launceston?

Based on 30 years of records, November–March scores highest for comfort in Launceston, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Launceston?

January is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 25°C.

What is the wettest month in Launceston?

August is the wettest, averaging 81.9mm of rain across roughly 13.5 wet days.

How cold does Launceston get?

July is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 12.8°C.

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