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Tasmania, Australia

Margate

Margate is a village in Tasmania, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 4,239 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now11°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population4,239
Local time14:36
43.03° S, 147.26° EElevation 42 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codes7054–7055
The year in Margateweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low15° / 8°
Rain this month58mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Margate at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in February

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthOctober

58 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

41 mm of rain

Warmest sea17°C

February

Monuments nearby2+

within 13 km

Weather in Margate

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct12°9°12.9 mm
Mon26 Oct11°5°4.6 mm
Tue27 Oct13°5°
Wed28 Oct15°10°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct17°9°
Fri30 Oct18°7°
Sat31 Oct18°10°13.2 mm
Sun1 Nov16°10°1 mm
Mon2 Nov17°10°4.9 mm
Tue3 Nov18°8°4.9 mm

When to go to Margate

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score777774655133353340485866
High20°20°18°16°14°12°11°12°14°15°17°18°
Low12°13°12°10°8°6°6°6°7°8°10°11°
Rain (mm)474248474155526359585359
Wet days8899912111414151312
Sea16°17°16°15°14°13°13°12°12°12°13°14°

What's on in Margate

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Margate

All monuments

Outdoors around Margate

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Snug Beach Cabin & Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.7 km
Raptor RefugeZoos
0.9 km
North West Bay Golf CourseGolf courses
2.9 km
Kingston Beach Golf CourseGolf courses
6.8 km
Organ PipesClimbing
7.5 km
Mount Wellington Pinnacle Observation ShelterViewpoints
7.6 km
Tasmanian Divers - SouthDive site
5.7 km
GoDiveDive site
17 km

Nature around Margate

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Margate

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Margate

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Margate

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Margate from above

Postal codes

7054–7055

Getting to Margate

Hobart International AirportHBA
30 km
Launceston AirportLST
165 km
Devonport AirportDPO
218 km
GlenorchyRailway station
22 km
Tasmanian Transport MuseumRailway station
22 km
MontroseRailway station
23 km
Bruny Island Ferry - KetteringRoberts Point Ferry Terminal
11 km
Roberts Point Ferry TerminalBruny Island Ferry - Kettering
13 km

Places near Margate

Places with a climate like Margate

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Margate?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Margate.
What is the hottest month in Margate?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Margate?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Margate?
October is the wettest month with about 58 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Margate?
The sea is warmest in February at about 17°C and coolest in September at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Margate?
Margate has 2 postal codes: 7054–7055.