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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Coast Brief Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Hobart’s weather today is cool and changeable, with the live forecast above showing a mix of cloud and showers typical of a Tasmanian spring afternoon. The city’s maritime climate brings brisk south-easterlies, keeping temperatures well below mainland averages for this time of year.
What drives Hobart’s changeable forecast?
Hobart sits on the Derwent Estuary, exposed to Roaring Forties westerlies that sweep in from the Southern Ocean. This makes for rapid shifts between sun, squalls and drizzle, especially from October through to late autumn. The live forecast above captures that variability — expect a cool, blustery day with occasional rain.
- Spring afternoons average around 16–17°C, but westerly changes can drop the mercury by 5°C within an hour.
- Rainfall is spread evenly across the year, with no real dry season — the wettest months are May to August.
- Evening winds often ease, leaving a chill that settles quickly over the city and nearby foothills.
How does Hobart’s weather compare to other capitals?
Hobart is Australia’s coolest capital in spring, with daytime highs 3–5°C lower than Sydney or Melbourne. The live forecast above shows that pattern holding — a brisk, showery day that feels more like early winter than the mainland’s mild spring.
- It is also Australia’s second-driest capital in spring (after Adelaide), but with higher humidity and more frequent cloud cover.
- The Australia weather hub has full comparisons; Melbourne Weather and Sydney Weather both run warmer and less windy this month.
Will Hobart see more rain this week?
The live forecast above indicates intermittent showers over the next few days, driven by a series of cold fronts passing south of the city. A brief ridge of high pressure may bring a drier morning mid-week, but westerly winds return quickly.
Why is Hobart so windy in spring?
Spring is the windiest season in southern Tasmania because the temperature contrast between the warming land and the still-cold Southern Ocean strengthens westerly pressure systems. This generates persistent, gusty north-westerlies that funnel down the Derwent Valley.
Is the 10-day forecast reliable for Hobart?
For Hobart, a 10-day outlook is generally reliable for trend — showing the passage of fronts and wind shifts — but day-to-day shower timing can change 48 hours out. The Weather 10 Days page is best used as a guide for broad patterns, not precise hourly rain.