Mount Wellington
Mount Wellington is a mountain in the Wellington Range located within the City of Hobart. It reaches an elevation of 1,271 meters and is one of the 62 sights of Australia listed on this site. It is also ranked 39th among the country's sights for English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are January and February, when daily highs reach 16 °C. The coldest period occurs from June to August, with average lows between 0 °C and -1 °C. Rainfall is relatively consistent throughout the year, though August sees the most rain with about 85 mm and 13 rainy days.
Visitors can reach the area via Hobart International Airport, which is 24 km away. Mount Wellington is located in the City of Hobart, which is 861 km from Canberra. While visiting the mountain, you can also see the Cascades Female Factory, located 5.5 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 16 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 63 | 54 | 61 | 62 | 51 | 70 | 66 | 85 | 82 | 79 | 69 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
