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Smithton
Tasmania, Australia

Smithton

Smithton is a village in Tasmania, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,934 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now12°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population3,934
Local time21:33
40.85° S, 145.12° EElevation 14 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code7330
The year in Smithtonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46October
October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month89mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJan–Mar

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

Smithton at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in February

Coolest month8°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJuly

133 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

39 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

February

Weather in Smithton

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Rain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct17°11°2.3 mm
Sun25 Oct13°8°13.9 mm
Mon26 Oct13°7°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct13°7°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°11°1 mm
Thu29 Oct16°12°1 mm
Fri30 Oct16°10°
Sat31 Oct16°9°
Sun1 Nov18°13°
Mon2 Nov17°15°12.2 mm

When to go to Smithton

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score828580624734303240466277
High20°20°19°16°14°12°12°12°13°14°16°18°
Low13°14°13°11°10°8°8°8°8°9°10°12°
Rain (mm)45396283104117133131110896868
Wet days76811121414141314119
Sea17°18°18°17°15°14°12°12°12°13°14°16°

What's on in Smithton

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

Outdoors around Smithton

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
Street ArtViewpoints
0.7 km
Tier HillViewpoints
1.3 km
River Breeze Caravan and Cabin ParkCamp sites
1.5 km
Smithton Golf CourseGolf courses
2 km
Riverbend Youth CentreCamp sites
4.1 km

Nature around Smithton

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 Smithton

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Smithton

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

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 2 · 0 km

Fossils in Australia
Quaternary · 2

Towns and villages around Smithton

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

Smithton from above

Postal code

7330

Getting to Smithton

Wynyard AirportBWT
53 km
Devonport AirportDPO
115 km
King Island AirportKNS
151 km

Places near Smithton

Places with a climate like Smithton

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Smithton?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Smithton.
What is the hottest month in Smithton?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Smithton?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Smithton?
July is the wettest month with about 133 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Smithton?
The sea is warmest in February at about 18°C and coolest in August at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Smithton?
The postal code of Smithton is 7330.