AI-generatedLaunceston at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,800 h
- Rain a year
- 816 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Launceston
Launceston has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while July is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, Launceston is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:2319:31
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:06–07:00 · evening 18:54–19:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:06 · evening 19:48–19:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Launceston in October?
In October, Launceston is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Launceston.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 8 min06:23 – 19:31
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+11Australia/Hobart
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %52 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Launceston
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.6 of 13.1 hours of daylight in Launceston, 66 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Launceston
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Launceston: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Launceston has about 11 rainy days with 74 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Launceston
How breezy and how cloudy Launceston is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Launceston typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Launceston: variable cloud, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Launceston
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in January (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to October, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 23° | 12° | 9.6 h | 7 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 23° | 12° | 9.3 h | 6 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 91 | 21° | 11° | 8.5 h | 7 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 17° | 8° | 7.4 h | 7 | 54 |
| MayMay | 61 | 14° | 6° | 6.2 h | 9 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 12° | 4° | 5.0 h | 10 | 76 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 11° | 3° | 5.4 h | 12 | 88 |
| AugustAug | 46 | 12° | 4° | 6.3 h | 12 | 94 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 14° | 5° | 7.1 h | 12 | 86 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 16° | 6° | 8.6 h | 11 | 74 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 19° | 9° | 9.0 h | 9 | 64 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 21° | 10° | 9.8 h | 9 | 57 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
41.44° S, 147.13° E · 11 m · Australia/Hobart
Best time to visit Launceston
The best time to visit Launceston is from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. Rain is most frequent in September; the wettest month is August with 94 mm.
Launceston through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Launceston in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–19 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Launceston in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Launceston in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 14–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Launceston in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 11–12 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Launceston for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Launceston
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Launceston: score 95 against 76. In February, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. February has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76 | 95better |
| Day high | 16° | 23° |
| Night low | 6° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 74 mm | 45 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep
12 or more rainy days
Launceston month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January23° · 10 h
In January, Launceston is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Launceston.
Launceston in January95February23° · 9 h
In February, Launceston is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Launceston.
Launceston in February91March21° · 9 h
In March, Launceston is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Launceston.
Launceston in March83April17° · 7 h
In April, Launceston is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Launceston.
Launceston in April61May14° · 6 h
In May, Launceston is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Launceston.
Launceston in May44June12° · 5 h
In June, Launceston is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Launceston.
Launceston in June39July11° · 5 h
In July, Launceston is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Launceston.
Launceston in July46August12° · 6 h
In August, Launceston is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Launceston.
Launceston in August57September14° · 7 h
In September, Launceston is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Launceston.
Launceston in September76October16° · 9 h
In October, Launceston is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Launceston.
Launceston in October89November19° · 9 h
In November, Launceston is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Launceston.
Launceston in November90December21° · 10 h
In December, Launceston is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Launceston.
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Launceston vs. Hobart
In October the holiday weather in Launceston and Hobart is about equally good (score 76 vs. 73). During the day it is about as warm in Hobart as in Launceston. Hobart gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Launceston | Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | – | 13° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Launceston ranks 19 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)29°25°99
- 2Perth22°19°97
- 3Cairns26°26°96
- 4Adelaide20°16°94
- 5Toowoomba25°94
- 6Mackay26°25°92
- 7Brisbane25°89
- 8Sunshine Coast25°23°89
- 19LauncestonThis page16°76
Planning a trip to Launceston
Weather for your travel dates
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Launceston in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Launceston has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 44).
- 85
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 21 h 20 min
- Distance
- 17,320 km
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Jet lag
- About 10 days (10 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Launceston
When is the best time to visit Launceston?
The best time to visit Launceston is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Launceston?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 12 °C. July is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Launceston?
Rain is most frequent in September; the wettest month is August with 94 mm. The driest month is February with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Launceston get?
Launceston gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 9.8 hours a day; in June there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Launceston in?
Launceston uses the time zone Australia/Hobart: UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Launceston?
A nonstop flight from London to Launceston takes about 21 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 17,320 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Launceston?
Launceston has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 58, Summer holidays 44, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 92.
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