Mount AnneWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Mount Anne
Best in the Tasmanian summer for access and safer conditions; winter ascents require alpine experience.
Summer
Dec-Feb · 5-15°C
Longest and warmest days; alpine flowers and more stable weather windows.
Autumn
Mar-May · 0-10°C
Crisp days, spectacular light, but increasingly unpredictable weather.
Weather & Climate near Mount Anne
Climate
Mount Anne's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -1°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1955 mm/year), wettest in August.
Air Quality:
AQI 21
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
16°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 121 mm | - | - | 6.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 107 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 5° - 14° | 6° | 120 mm | - | - | 7.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 11° | 3° | 151 mm | - | - | 7.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 2° - 8° | 0° | 168 mm | - | - | 8.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 0° - 5° | -3° | 165 mm | - | - | 7.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -1° - 5° | -3° | 200 mm | - | - | 7.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 0° - 5° | -3° | 217 mm | - | - | 7.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 0° - 7° | -2° | 203 mm | - | - | 8.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 2° - 10° | 1° | 191 mm | - | - | 7.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 12° | 4° | 156 mm | - | - | 6.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 4° - 14° | 6° | 156 mm | - | - | 7.0 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Mount Anne
Access from Hobart involves a multi-hour drive southwest followed by remote road sections to the trailhead; walking approaches are lengthy and the area is in Southwest National Park. Check Parks and Wildlife Service for access, permits and current track conditions.
Tips for Visiting Mount Anne
- Permits or registration may be required for overnight trips into Tasmania's Southwest National Park - check Parks and Wildlife Service advice.
- The Mount Anne circuit can be wet and slippery even in summer; crampons or microspikes may be necessary outside the warmest months.
- Start early on the long approaches; the area is remote and services are minimal.