Tasmania Weather Forecast & Warnings
Comprehensive weather forecasts, warnings, and climate information for Tasmania, Australia.
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Tasmania Climate Overview
Tasmania has a cool temperate maritime climate, influenced by the surrounding Southern Ocean. The island experiences four distinct seasons with cooler temperatures than mainland Australia. The west coast is wet and wild, while the east coast is drier and sunnier. Alpine areas receive regular snow in winter.
Current Weather Warnings
Seasonal Weather Patterns
summer
Mild to warm with long daylight hours. Occasional heatwaves can push temperatures above 35°C. Bushfire risk in dry conditions. Cool nights even in summer.
autumn
Cool and often settled. Spectacular autumn colours in deciduous forests. Increasing rainfall on west coast.
winter
Cold with regular snow above 800m elevation. Frost common across the state. Short daylight hours. Storms from the Southern Ocean.
spring
Cool and changeable with occasional snow at lower elevations. Wildflower season. Whale watching season begins.
Common Weather Events
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View AllHistorical Weather Records
Hottest Recorded
42.2°C
Scamander
30 January 2009
Coldest Recorded
-13°C
Shannon
30 June 1983
Wettest Day
345mm
Cape Sorell
1 October 1995
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Weather forecasts for cities, towns, and regions across Tasmania.
22°C Summer
Average summer maximum. Winter averages 12°C.
500mm (east) to 2500mm (west)
Annual rainfall varies significantly across different regions.