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Scamander
Wrinklers Beach
Wrinklers Beach
Tasmania, Australia

Scamander

Scamander is a village in Tasmania, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 639 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population639
Local time07:03
41.46° S, 148.26° EElevation 30 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code7215
The year in Scamanderweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low14° / 10°
Rain this month57mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJan–Mar

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

Scamander at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in February

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJune

60 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

48 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

February

Monuments nearby1+

within 13 km

Weather in Scamander

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct28°15°
Sat24 Oct20°14°4.3 mm
Sun25 Oct16°10°27.9 mm
Mon26 Oct14°6°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct15°4°
Wed28 Oct21°8°
Thu29 Oct18°7°
Fri30 Oct21°8°
Sat31 Oct19°13°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov20°10°0.5 mm

When to go to Scamander

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score838081715843434652526371
High18°19°18°16°14°13°12°12°13°14°15°17°
Low14°15°14°13°11°10°9°9°9°10°12°13°
Rain (mm)674855594860626557576475
Wet days6878911101091199
Sea17°18°18°17°16°14°13°13°13°13°14°16°

What's on in Scamander

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

Monuments and museums in Scamander

All monuments

Outdoors around Scamander

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
Scamander River Golf ClubGolf courses
0.5 km
Scamander Kookaburra Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.6 km
BIG4 St Helens Holiday ParkCamp sites
1.9 km
Gray Mare's LookoutViewpoints
3.4 km

Nature around Scamander

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 Scamander

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Scamander

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Scamander

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

Scamander from above

Postal code

7215

Getting to Scamander

Launceston AirportLST
88 km
Devonport AirportDPO
156 km
Hobart International AirportHBA
166 km

Places near Scamander

Places with a climate like Scamander

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Scamander?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Scamander.
What is the hottest month in Scamander?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Scamander?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Scamander?
June is the wettest month with about 60 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Scamander?
The sea is warmest in February at about 18°C and coolest in August at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Scamander?
The postal code of Scamander is 7215.