When to go · Hobart
Hobart in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr). Across Australia: Shoulder month: dry season starts in the north, the Red Centre cools, the south is crisp.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 15°C59°F / 8°C46°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Low
- Australia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Australia overall
Verdict
GoodAustralia month rating
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr). Across Australia: Shoulder month: dry season starts in the north, the Red Centre cools, the south is crisp.
Weather in May
- HobartHighs around 15 °C, lows around 8 °C, rain on about 13 daysHighs around 59 °F, lows around 46 °F, rain on about 13 days
- Tasmania, Australia · Hobart, Cradle Mountain, Freycinetcool
Walking season is Nov–Apr; snow is possible in the highlands any month.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Australia overall
- Low
- Prices · Australia overall
- Medium
Australia overall: Shoulder month: dry season starts in the north, the Red Centre cools, the south is crisp.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket