August could be a good time to visit Hobart, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +55°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in August. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 62 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hobart has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Hobart in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hobart for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +57°F with a maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +34°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +57°F.
Is Hobart warm or cold in August?
Hobart is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +54°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +43°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is one of the coolest months in Hobart, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Hobart in August
Hobart weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+54°F
+55°F
+57°F
Min. temperature
+30°F
+30°F
+30°F
Max. temperature
+64°F
+72°F
+81°F
Rainfall
53 mm
62 mm
59 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
76%
73%
70%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
12
10
9
Rainy days
17
19
19
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +54°F to +55°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 53 mm to 62 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Hobart in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Hobart is gradually increasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Hobart based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 37 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Hobart, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Hobart wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 46% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Hobart?
This is the weather in Hobart in August 2024:
1 August
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+54°F
2 August
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+59°F
3 August
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+66°F
4 August
🌧️
+62°F
5 August
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+58°F
6 August
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+58°F
7 August
☁️
+59°F
8 August
☀️
+58°F
9 August
☁️
+57°F
10 August
☁️
+59°F
11 August
☁️
+59°F
12 August
☁️
+55°F
13 August
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+51°F
14 August
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+52°F
15 August
☀️
+54°F
16 August
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+59°F
17 August
☁️
+56°F
18 August
☁️
+55°F
19 August
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+59°F
20 August
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+60°F
21 August
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+65°F
22 August
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+54°F
23 August
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+57°F
24 August
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+64°F
25 August
☁️
+54°F
26 August
☁️
+53°F
27 August
☀️
+56°F
28 August
☁️
+60°F
29 August
🌧️
+65°F
30 August
🌧️
+58°F
31 August
☁️
+58°F
In August 2024 Hobart had 7 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Hobart climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Hobart in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+58°F) and the highest in 2019 (+64°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 407 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1026 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hobart in August:
Is August a good time to visit Hobart?
It’s always a good time to visit Hobart, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Hobart in August?
August has mild temperatures in Hobart. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Hobart rainy in August?
Hobart is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Hobart in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hobart in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hobart, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
