Launceston in February
Great time to visit
Still prime summer territory with Festivale drawing food lovers from across Australia. Costs remain high but the weather stays gorgeous for outdoor adventures around the Tamar Valley.
Weather
February continues the summer heat with slightly more rainfall as the season shifts. Days stay warm and pleasant with increasing cloud cover toward month's end. Those afternoon thunderstorms become more frequent but brief.
24°C high12°C low9 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$140/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Festivale food and wine festival
- •Junction Arts Festival
- •Tasmanian Summer Festival of Cricket
February Tips
- •Festivale sells out fast - grab tickets in December
- •Hotel rates drop slightly after Australia Day weekend
- •The Tamar River is perfect for kayaking before autumn sets in
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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