Hobart in February
Great time to visit
The sweet spot of Hobart summer - still warm and festival-filled but slightly less manic than January. Prices start dropping and you can actually get a table at Franklin without booking three weeks ahead.
Weather
February continues the summer heat but starts showing signs of autumn's approach. Days remain warm and mostly dry with cooling evening breezes off the Derwent River. Rain becomes slightly more frequent toward month's end.
22°C high13°C low7 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$175/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Royal Hobart Regatta
- •Hobart Summer Festival
- •Ten Days on the Island cultural festival (every two years)
February Tips
- •Still book ahead but accommodation becomes slightly easier to find mid-month
- •Perfect time for Mount Wellington hikes before autumn weather sets in
- •Pack a light jacket for evening waterfront strolls
All Months
Summer (December to February) brings the warmest weather and longest days, but also the biggest crowds and highest prices. Temperatures hit 20-25°C, perfect for harbor walks and outdoor dining. Book accommodation months ahead during this period.
Autumn (March to May) might be Hobart's sweet spot. The crowds thin out, accommodation prices drop, and you get those crisp, clear days perfect for Mount Wellington hikes. The autumn light makes everything look like a postcard.
Winter (June to August) brings Dark MOFO, the city's biggest cultural festival. Sure, it's cold and wet, but the festival transforms Hobart into something magical and slightly unhinged. Plus, winter rates at hotels drop by 30-40%. Just pack layers – lots of them.
Spring (September to November) can be unpredictable. One day you're in shorts, the next you need a jacket. But the city feels optimistic as everything starts blooming, and you'll have the trails mostly to yourself.
Hobart Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
7/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
5/10
Luxury
7/10
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