December verdict

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia in December

Weather score38Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Australia travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

18°C

Rain

78mm

Sun

7.3h

Sea

15°C

Weather score

38

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Hobart, Tasmania, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December18°C average high

December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December78mm average rain

December is wetter than Hobart's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to June, September, and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December7.3 hours average sun

December is brighter than Hobart's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December15°C average sea

December is close to Hobart's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to March

Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December38 weather score

December scores above Hobart's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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