Climate Insights for Launceston

The climate in Launceston is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 986mm of precipitation falls per year. Launceston receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Launceston is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Launceston sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 23°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Launceston is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 986mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 112mm of rainfall. May and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 62mm. That's 51mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Launceston is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Launceston, which began on June 21, 2026. Launceston is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 3°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Launceston is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Launceston based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.