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Mount Hicks

Mount Hicks is a locality in Tasmania, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 356 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now7°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population356
Local time05:00
41.08° S, 145.72° EElevation 217 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code7325
The year in Mount Hicksweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec44October
October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month110mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJan–Mar

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

Mount Hicks 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 monthJuly

170 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

49 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

February

Weather in Mount Hicks

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Clear · wind 18 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct13°6°0.9 mm
Tue27 Oct12°5°
Wed28 Oct15°9°
Thu29 Oct17°9°
Fri30 Oct16°8°
Sat31 Oct16°9°9.5 mm
Sun1 Nov18°11°
Mon2 Nov16°10°1.5 mm
Tue3 Nov14°9°7.1 mm

When to go to Mount Hicks

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score818482584529252838446375
High19°20°18°15°13°11°10°11°12°14°16°18°
Low12°12°12°10°8°7°6°6°7°8°9°11°
Rain (mm)554965951211441701601281108280
Wet days76711101313131113109
Sea17°18°18°17°15°14°12°12°12°13°14°16°

What's on in Mount Hicks

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

Outdoors around Mount Hicks

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
Somerset Gardens and Tourist ParkCamp sites
1 km
Beach Retreat Tourist ParkCamp sites
1.1 km
Fossil Bluff LookoutViewpoints
1.1 km
Burnie Golf ClubGolf courses
1.2 km
Red Rock PointViewpoints
2.4 km
Seabrook Golf CourseGolf courses
4.1 km

Nature around Mount Hicks

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 Mount Hicks

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mount Hicks

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Mount Hicks

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

Mount Hicks from above

Postal code

7325

Getting to Mount Hicks

Wynyard AirportBWT
8.9 km
Devonport AirportDPO
60 km
Launceston AirportLST
135 km
BurnieRailway station
16 km

Places near Mount Hicks

Places with a climate like Mount Hicks

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Hicks?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mount Hicks.
What is the hottest month in Mount Hicks?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Mount Hicks?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mount Hicks?
July is the wettest month with about 170 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mount Hicks?
The sea is warmest in February at about 18°C and coolest in August at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Mount Hicks?
The postal code of Mount Hicks is 7325.