New Year Island (Tasmania)

Island Uninhabited Tasmanian island off southeast coast

New Year Island off Tasmania is a small offshore isle; access is by private boat and visitors tend to be birdwatchers and passing boat crews.

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New Year Island (Tasmania)
-39.6700, 143.8200

How to Get to New Year Island (Tasmania) #

Reachable only by private boat or research charter from Tasmanian ports; check local authorities for landing permissions and sea conditions.

Tips for Visiting New Year Island (Tasmania) #

  • Approach only with a licensed charter or as part of a wildlife survey; New Year Island is remote with no visitor facilities.
  • Bring sufficient supplies and navigation aids - sea conditions around Tasmania can change quickly.

Best Time to Visit New Year Island (Tasmania) #

A remote Tasmanian island best visited in the austral summer on a planned charter; otherwise inaccessible.

Summer (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · 10-20°C
Easier sea conditions and longer daylight; the most practical visiting season.

Weather & Climate near New Year Island (Tasmania) #

Climate

Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 10°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (994 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
15° 19°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
7.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
16° 20°

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
15° 20°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
7.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
14° 18°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
13° 17°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
8.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
12° 15°

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
8.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

July

July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (138 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
11° 15°

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
7.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy

August

August is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
11° 14°

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
8.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

September

September is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
11° 14°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
8.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
11° 15°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
7.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
12° 16°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 18°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
7.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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