Climate normals · 1970–2000
Launceston Climate
Launceston is a city in Australia (06) with a population of about 90,953. Its average annual temperature is 12.5°C (55°F), with roughly 727 mm of rain per year.
12.5°C
Avg Temp
727
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Launceston Climate
Launceston has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F) and receives about 727 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.5°C
Avg Temp
727
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 63° | 49 mm |
| February | 18° / 64° | 32 mm |
| March | 16° / 60° | 43 mm |
| April | 13° / 56° | 58 mm |
| May | 11° / 51° | 70 mm |
| June | 8° / 47° | 67 mm |
| July | 8° / 46° | 82 mm |
| August | 9° / 47° | 86 mm |
| September | 10° / 50° | 68 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 61 mm |
| November | 14° / 57° | 55 mm |
| December | 16° / 60° | 56 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Launceston
The most comfortable months to visit Launceston are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 23°C high). The coldest is July (near 3°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Launceston are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Launceston, Australia has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C and about 727 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Launceston average about 23°C (74°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.