🌤️ Tasmania Statewide Weather Forecast
Wednesday 28 October 2026

🌏 Weather Situation / Synoptic Chart

A cool and gusty west to southwesterly airflow will continue across Tasmania on Wednesday as a weak cold front clips the south of the state. A high-pressure system is forecast to move eastwards over Bass Strait during Thursday and Friday, bringing improving conditions to many areas before another trough crosses Tasmania on Saturday.

🌤️ Statewide Forecast

Showers continuing across western and southern Tasmania, as well as the Bass Strait Islands, with the possibility of small hail along the West Coast.

Partly cloudy and generally fine conditions elsewhere, particularly across northern and eastern districts.

Gusty west to southwesterly winds will affect much of the state, becoming strong at times across the Central Plateau, Derwent Valley, Huon Valley and Far South Coast.

Isolated peak wind gusts approaching 100 km/h are possible about exposed coastal locations and higher terrain.

🌡️ Daytime temperatures will generally reach the mid to high teens across most districts, with warmer conditions around Launceston and parts of the East Coast, where temperatures could reach 20–21°C.

Higher elevations and western districts will remain cooler, with temperatures generally between 10°C and 15°C.

🔥 Fire Danger Ratings

🟡 Moderate – Across most Tasmanian districts.

🟠 High – Furneaux Islands, including Flinders Island.

🟢 No Rating – King Island and North East districts.

💨 Strong winds may make conditions difficult for motorists, particularly those travelling in exposed areas or driving high-sided vehicles. Take care around trees and unsecured outdoor objects.

☀️ UV Index

Very High UV levels are expected across much of Tasmania. Sun protection is recommended during the middle of the day.

✈️ Heading Interstate?
🏙️ Major City Forecast – Wednesday 28 October 2026

🌦️ Melbourne: 18°C – Cloudy with a possible afternoon or evening shower.

🌤️ Sydney: 25°C – Partly cloudy with a mostly sunny morning.

🌦️ Brisbane: 29°C – Partly cloudy with showers and a possible afternoon thunderstorm.

🌤️ Canberra: 19°C – Partly cloudy, with possible early frost and gusty westerly winds.

☀️ Adelaide: 20°C – Mostly sunny, with possible early fog about the hills.

☀️ Perth: 29°C – Mostly sunny with fresh easterly winds easing during the day.

⛈️ Darwin: 33°C – Showers with the chance of thunderstorms during the morning and afternoon.

Stay safe and enjoy your Wednesday!

~ Nick
Tasmanian Weather Watch