More than anywhere else in Australia, Tasmanians enjoy a
temperate, maritime climate with four distinctly different seasons.
Our winds (noted to be the cleanest air in the world) and mountain ranges produce different
weather regions across the state.
Mountain ranges down the West Coast catch moist west winds, resulting in a rainfall that
supports the huge areas of temperate rainforest and wilderness areas in the South West region and
along the West Coast stretching inland to the Cradle Valley and Central Highland regions.
Near the centre of the island we have a high plateau area dotted with hundreds of lakes. Heading East
from the highlands across the drier central Midlands area we move onto the East Coast where the climate
is drier and warmer.
Devonport enjoys a temperate coastal climate situated at the mouth of the Mersey river.
Our distinct seasons deliver a warm mid 20's to high 20's during our summer period and
our winter period delivers a crisp low teens to ranges in the high teens. We have
included some weather charts for your perusal:



Click here to view the latest weather Radar images of the region.
Click here to view the latest Tasmanian Statewide weather forecast.
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