When to go · Launceston
Launceston in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (long days, 20–25 °C (68–77 °F))). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (long days, 68–77 °F (20–25 °C))). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Medium
- Australia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Australia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (long days, 20–25 °C (68–77 °F))). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (long days, 68–77 °F (20–25 °C))). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Launceston's best window: Nov–Apr (long days, 20–25 °C).
- DecemberGreatInside Launceston's best window: Nov–Apr (long days, 20–25 °C).
- JanuaryGreatInside Launceston's best window: Nov–Apr (long days, 20–25 °C).
- FebruaryGreatInside Launceston's best window: Nov–Apr (long days, 20–25 °C).
Weather in October
- LauncestonHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 11 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Australia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Australia overall
- Medium
Australia overall: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Launceston, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 11
Jan: 7 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 2
October: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (long days, 20–25 °C)). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
January: Inside Launceston's best window: Nov–Apr (long days, 20–25 °C).
Launceston: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast