Launceston
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Launceston month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Launceston are typically February, March and December, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), July the coldest (average low 5°C), and July the wettest (about 94 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8 | 13.4 | 60 | 11.8 |
| February | 23.5 | 12.6 | 51 | 11.1 |
| March | 22.0 | 11.7 | 54 | 9.9 |
| April | 18.2 | 9.2 | 58 | 8.5 |
| May | 14.7 | 6.8 | 66 | 7.6 |
| June | 12.3 | 5.0 | 75 | 6.6 |
| July | 11.9 | 4.6 | 94 | 6.9 |
| August | 13.0 | 5.0 | 79 | 7.8 |
| September | 14.7 | 6.2 | 72 | 9.2 |
| October | 17.0 | 7.5 | 87 | 10.1 |
| November | 19.7 | 9.6 | 70 | 11.3 |
| December | 22.2 | 11.3 | 61 | 11.9 |
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Research updated Monday, October 26, 2026Past and future events in Launceston
Upcoming
- 2026 Local Government Elections Term End
The elected councillors, mayor, and deputy mayor serving in Launceston will serve until October 2030.
Previously
- Launceston City Deal Signing
Signed in April 2017 by the Commonwealth Government, the Tasmanian Government, and the City of Launceston.
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01 · OverviewLaunceston, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Launceston took shape
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Launceston
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01 · Q&AWhere is Launceston located and what are its coordinates?
Launceston is situated in Australia at geographic coordinates -41.4388, 147.1347, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Launceston?
Launceston has a recorded population of approximately 90,953 and observes the Australia/Hobart time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Launceston?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Launceston include EN-AU, with AUD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Launceston?
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