Launceston in December
Great time to visit
Summer season kicks off with excellent weather and rising excitement. Crowds and prices increase but the perfect conditions make everything from wine tasting to river activities absolutely ideal.
Weather
Early summer arrives with warm, dry days and minimal rainfall. Perfect conditions for spending time outdoors with comfortable temperatures and low humidity. Occasional afternoon thunderstorms provide brief but dramatic relief from the heat.
23°C high10°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$135/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Falls Festival
- •New Year's Eve celebrations
- •Christmas markets
- •Summer festival season begins
December Tips
- •Book New Year's accommodation 6 months ahead
- •Falls Festival sells out quickly - grab tickets early
- •Perfect weather for Tamar Valley wine touring
All Months
Summer means festival season and perfect wine-tasting weather. December through March sees temperatures around 22°C and minimal rain. The Festivale food and wine festival takes over City Park every February, drawing 20,000 visitors over three days.
Autumn delivers the best of both worlds – warm days, cool nights, and harvest season in the vineyards. March and April offer perfect conditions for hiking Cataract Gorge or cycling the Tamar Valley. Plus accommodation prices drop after the summer rush.
Winter brings moody skies and cozy pub sessions, but temperatures rarely drop below 3°C. The Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart runs special winter exhibitions, making it worth the 2.5-hour drive south. And here's the thing – winter wine tastings by the fireplace at Josef Chromy beat crowded summer sessions.
Launceston Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
8/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
5/10
Luxury
8/10
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