- Nearest airport
- Launceston (LST), 9 mi
- Main hub
- Hobart (HBA), 99 mi
- Time zone
- Australian Eastern Time (UTC+10, UTC+11 with daylight saving)
Guided tours in Launceston
Trafalgar
Tasmania's Wild Wonders - Small Group
Australia
From $3,670
per person
Next departure Nov 20, 2026
Cheapest months for Launceston
November 2026 is the lowest, from $1,577 per personTassie's East Coast Highlights
- Nov 2026$1,577
- Dec 2026$1,577
- Jan 2027$1,577
- Feb 2027$1,703
- Mar 2027$1,707
- Apr 2027$1,707
- May 2027$2,010
- Jun 2027no current price
- Jul 2027no current price
- Aug 2027no current price
- Sep 2027$2,010
- Oct 2027$2,010
Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.
When to go to Launceston
Warmest in January, with an average high of 77°F. Coolest in July, with an average low of 36°F. Most rain in August, about 2.9 inches.Averages around Launceston
Average high and low
- Jan77°52° high 77, low 52 degrees Fahrenheit
- Feb76°52° high 76, low 52 degrees Fahrenheit
- Mar72°49° high 72, low 49 degrees Fahrenheit
- Apr65°44° high 65, low 44 degrees Fahrenheit
- May58°40° high 58, low 40 degrees Fahrenheit
- Jun54°36° high 54, low 36 degrees Fahrenheit
- Jul53°36° high 53, low 36 degrees Fahrenheit
- Aug55°37° high 55, low 37 degrees Fahrenheit
- Sep59°39° high 59, low 39 degrees Fahrenheit
- Oct63°42° high 63, low 42 degrees Fahrenheit
- Nov68°46° high 68, low 46 degrees Fahrenheit
- Dec72°48° high 72, low 48 degrees Fahrenheit
Rain in the month
- Jan2.1in inches of rain
- Feb1.3in inches of rain
- Mar1.7in inches of rain
- Apr1.9in inches of rain
- May2.2in inches of rain
- Jun2.3in inches of rain
- Jul2.8in inches of rain
- Aug2.9in inches of rain
- Sep2.4in inches of rain
- Oct1.9in inches of rain
- Nov2.0in inches of rain
- Dec1.9in inches of rain
Climate: NOAA station records, Launceston Airport, 1991-2020 averages
Sample itineraries in Launceston
3 days in Launceston on a Trafalgar tour
Day 6 Launceston, Capital of the North
Day 7 Wilderness and Wine in Launceston
Day 8 Escape to the East Coast
2 days in Launceston on an AAT Kings tour
Day 6 Cradle Mountain - Launceston
Day 7 Launceston Sightseeing
3 days in Launceston on a Costsaver tour
Day 5 Burnie - Launceston
Day 6 Launceston
Day 7 Launceston - Bicheno
Often paired with Launceston
Questions about Launceston
What is the cheapest month for a tour of Launceston?
November 2026 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Launceston, from $1,577 per person, twin share.
How warm is Launceston in July?
In July the average high around Launceston is 53°F and the average low is 36°F, with about 2.8 inches of rain in the month.
How warm is Launceston in January?
In January the average high around Launceston is 77°F and the average low is 52°F, with about 2.1 inches of rain in the month.
Which month has the most rain in Launceston?
August, with about 2.9 inches around Launceston. The driest month is February, with about 1.3 inches.
What is the nearest airport to Launceston?
Launceston Airport (LST) in Launceston (Western Junction), about 9 miles away in a straight line. The main airport people fly into is Hobart International Airport (HBA), about 99 miles away.
What time zone is Launceston in?
At Launceston the time is Australian Eastern Time (UTC+10, UTC+11 with daylight saving).
