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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Launceston, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Launceston weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Launceston are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Launceston January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 171mm 2hrs 9.8hrs

The climate in Launceston during January can be summarized as cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Launceston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Launceston and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Launceston with around 171mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Launceston February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 117mm 3hrs 11.2hrs

February in Launceston is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Launceston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Launceston and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Launceston with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Launceston weather in February »

March

Launceston March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 114mm 4.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Launceston is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Launceston for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Launceston and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Launceston with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Launceston weather in March »

April

Launceston April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 75mm 6.4hrs 14.9hrs

Launceston's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Launceston, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Launceston and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Launceston with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Launceston weather in April »

May

Launceston May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 81mm 7.3hrs 16.7hrs

May is a a little damp month in Launceston and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Launceston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Launceston and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Launceston with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Launceston weather in May »

June

Launceston June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 76mm 7.3hrs 9.8hrs

The weather in June in Launceston is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Launceston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Launceston and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Launceston with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Launceston weather in June »

July

Launceston July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 83mm 7.1hrs 11.2hrs

July in Launceston is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Launceston, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Launceston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Launceston with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Launceston weather in July »

August

Launceston August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 98mm 6.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Launceston is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Launceston, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Launceston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Launceston with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Launceston weather in August »

September

Launceston September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 109mm 5.5hrs 14.9hrs

Launceston's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Launceston, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Launceston and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Launceston with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Launceston weather in September »

October

Launceston October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 139mm 3.7hrs 16.7hrs

October is a wet month in Launceston and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Launceston for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Launceston and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Launceston with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Launceston weather in October »

November

Launceston November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 149mm 2.7hrs 9.8hrs

The climate in Launceston during November can be summarized as cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Launceston for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Launceston and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Launceston with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Launceston weather in November »

December

Launceston December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 167mm 1.9hrs 11.2hrs

December in Launceston is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Launceston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Launceston and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Launceston with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Launceston weather stats

Launceston weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.8°C 65.8°F
Driest month: April 75mm 3ins
Sunniest month: May 7.3hrs
Coldest month: February 7.4°C 45.3°F
Wettest month: January 171mm 6.7ins
Warmest sea: August 16.6°C 61.9°F
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