Launceston in March
Great time to visit
One of Launceston's best months with ideal weather and smaller crowds. Autumn colors start appearing in City Park while hotel rates become more reasonable.
Weather
Autumn arrives with cooler nights and perfect daytime temperatures for walking. Rain becomes more consistent but gentle, and humidity drops to comfortable levels. Mornings can be crisp while afternoons stay warm.
22°C high10°C low11 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$125/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Harvest Launceston food festival
- •Royal Launceston Show
- •Agfest agricultural show
March Tips
- •Pack layers - 15-degree temperature swings between morning and afternoon
- •Perfect hiking weather for Ben Lomond National Park
- •Restaurant bookings get easier as tourist numbers drop
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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