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Tasmania, Australia

Wynyard

Wynyard is a small town in Tasmania, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 6,296 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now9°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population6,296
Local time00:16
40.99° S, 145.73° EElevation 17 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code7325
The year in Wynyardweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month97mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJan–Mar

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

Wynyard 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

153 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

44 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

February

Weather in Wynyard

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Clear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct13°7°0.9 mm
Tue27 Oct13°6°
Wed28 Oct16°11°
Thu29 Oct18°11°
Fri30 Oct17°10°
Sat31 Oct16°11°9.5 mm
Sun1 Nov18°13°
Mon2 Nov16°11°1.5 mm
Tue3 Nov14°10°7.1 mm

When to go to Wynyard

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score838783655134313543506680
High19°20°19°16°14°12°12°12°13°14°16°18°
Low13°14°13°11°10°8°8°8°8°9°11°12°
Rain (mm)48445987111133153145115977473
Wet days76710111414131212108
Sea17°18°18°17°15°14°12°12°12°13°14°16°

What's on in Wynyard

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

Outdoors around Wynyard

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
Beach Retreat Tourist ParkCamp sites
1.1 km
Fossil Bluff LookoutViewpoints
1.1 km
Burnie Golf ClubGolf courses
1.2 km
Glamp SandridgeCamp sites
2.7 km
Seabrook Golf CourseGolf courses
4.1 km
Table Cape LookoutViewpoints
4.1 km

Nature around Wynyard

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 Wynyard

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Wynyard

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

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 9 · 1 km

Fossils in Australia
Neogene · 7Paleogene · 2

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Wynyard

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

Wynyard from above

Postal code

7325

Getting to Wynyard

Wynyard AirportBWT
0.8 km
Devonport AirportDPO
62 km
Launceston AirportLST
139 km
BurnieRailway station
17 km

Places near Wynyard

Places with a climate like Wynyard

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Wynyard?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Wynyard.
What is the hottest month in Wynyard?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Wynyard?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Wynyard?
July is the wettest month with about 153 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Wynyard?
The sea is warmest in February at about 18°C and coolest in August at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Wynyard?
The postal code of Wynyard is 7325.