🇦🇺 Hobart vs Wellington 🇳🇿

Hobart, Australia vs Wellington, New Zealand — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Hobart is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Rainfall is broadly similar between them.

Warmer · Hobart

Climate at a glance

🇦🇺 Hobart🇳🇿 Wellington
Avg annual high
17°C
16°C
Hottest month
January · 23°C
January · 20°C
Coldest monthJuly (5°C low)July (9°C low)
Rainy days / year
200
200
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, March

🇦🇺 Hobart

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (23°C), coldest lows in July (5°C).

🇳🇿 Wellington

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in January (20°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hobart or Wellington warmer?

Hobart is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Hobart or Wellington?

Both get a similar number of rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Hobart vs Wellington?

Hobart is best around January, February, December; Wellington is best around January, February, March.

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