September marks the start of spring in Tasmania. The days are becoming warmer and this is an affordable time to visit, with fewer crowds before the peak summer season starts. Here’s everything you need to know about Tasmania's weather in September.
September in Tasmania welcomes longer and warmer days accompanied by cool nights. Although there is still plenty of rain, especially on the West Coast, there are also many opportunities to enjoy the sun and spend time outside.
The average September temperatures in Tasmania range from 4 °C (28.4 °F) in Central Highlands to 17°C (62.6 °F) on the East Coast, where you’re unlikely to find very cold weather. Launceston saw its coldest spring day on record on 28 September 2020, with a daytime temperature of 8.3 °C (46.9°F).
Average temperatures in Tasmania in September
Region | Min °C | Max °C | Average °C | Min °F | Max °F | Average °F |
Strahan | 6 | 14 | 10 | 42.8 | 57.2 | 50 |
Hobart | 7 | 16 | 11.5 | 44.6 | 60.8 | 52.7 |
Launceston | 5 | 16 | 10.5 | 41 | 60.8 | 50.9 |
East Coast | 7 | 17 | 12 | 44.6 | 62.6 | 53.6 |
Cradle Mountain | 4 | 11 | 7.5 | 28.4 | 42.8 | 35.6 |
Tasmania gets on average 6.4 hours of sunshine per day in September. The days are more than 10 hours long, with the sun rising between 6:40 am and 7:20 am and setting between 5:11 pm and 5:43 pm.
The UV index in Tasmania is around 4.3 throughout the month of September and protection against sun damage is recommended.
In September, precipitation in Tasmania ranges from moderate in Coles Bay with 33 mm (1.3 in) rainfall to heavy in Queenstown with 250 mm (9.8 in) rainfall. The average relative humidity is 62.8%, which is somewhat lower than the previous month.
Average rainfall in Tasmania in September
City / Region | Rainfall (mm) | Rain (inch) | Relative humidity | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Strahan | 98 | 3.8 | 72.8% | 19 |
Hobart | 52 | 2 | 77% | 14 |
Launceston | 60 | 2.3 | 81% | 18 |
Coles Bay | 39 | 1.5 | 56.9% | 12 |
Cradle Mountain | 250 | 9.8 | 93% | 22 |
Snowfall in Cradle Mountain and kunanyi/Mount Wellington is still common in September, however, you won’t see any snow in the coastal areas.
In September, Tasmania turns into a paradise for flower lovers. This is the start of the Tasmanian blue gum season, followed by camellias, magnolias, peonies, and orchids. Don’t miss the tulips that burst with vibrant colours at the end of the month. Here are the best places to watch spring in bloom and other events to check out during your visit to Tasmania in September.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, located in the heart of Hobart, is home to an impressive variety of horticultural displays, including hundreds of local plant species. September is the best time to enjoy colourful blooms in their peak season and learn more about the island’s unique flora.
Perched on the top of an extinct volcanic vent dropping 180 m down into the Bass Strait, Table Cape Tulip Farm explodes with colour in late September. In addition to hectares of rainbow tulip fields, the farm features an art gallery and an impressive indoor display of floral arrangements.
Launceston’s annual Junction Arts Festival is a combination of music, dance, and art installations that challenge the traditional relationship between the artist and the audience. Performances are set in unexpected spaces, such as museums, the backyards of locals’ houses, and car washes.
The Great Eastern Wine Week takes over Tasmania’s East Coast in September. Dozens of local boutique wineries and businesses celebrate the region’s finest wines and produce through events like wine tasting, cocktail parties, and workshops.
For more inspiration on things to do in Tasmania in September, read FLT’s Two Week Best of Tasmania Road Trip.
Our 14 Day Top Tasmania Getaway is a great place to start. On this tour, you’ll visit the capital city of Hobart, Bay of Fires, Cradle Mountain National Park, Freycinet National Park, Launceston, and the city of Smithton in the far northwest of Tasmania. The tour provides sightseeing ideas, a suggested day-to-day driving itinerary, as well as our best hotel recommendations.
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