Things to do in George Town in October

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Overview

October is a good time to visit George Town. The weather is usually moderately chilly and slightly windy, with temperatures ranging from 47—59°F (8—15°C).

George Town has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your October trip to George Town. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to October. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in George Town in October. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout October, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Holidays in George Town in October
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  • Royal Hobart Show (October 22)
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Weather in George Town in October

Temperatures on an average day in George Town in October

The average temperature in George Town in October for a typical day ranges from a high of 59°F (15°C) to a low of 47°F (8°C). Some would describe the temperature to be moderately chilly. The general area may also feel slightly windy.

For comparison, the hottest month in George Town, January, has days with highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows of 56°F (14°C). The coldest month, August has days with highs of 53°F (12°C) and lows of 44°F (7°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in George Town in October based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in October
59°F
highs
47°F
lows

General weather summary

Moderately chilly, slightly windy
Feels like
24%
Chance of rain
0.081 in
Amount
15.4 mph
Wind speed
76%
Humidity
13.1 hrs
Daylight length
6:23 AM
Sunrise
7:28 PM
Sunset
55%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in October
With an average high of 59°F (15°C) and a low of 47°F (8°C), it generally feels moderately chilly and slightly windy. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater
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Best attractions for George Town in October

Besides the array of exciting events and activities George Town has to offer for travelers in October, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in George Town that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in George Town for October.
Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum
1. Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum
4.7
(170)
Museum
Film and photograph library
Slide 1 of 8
This museum has a diverse mix of marine craft over and above those associated with Bass and Flinders. Our guide Ivy was very knowledgeable and clearly explained the significance of each exhibit. Wish I had more time to explore more of the items. Need more than 2 hours to do it justice.
Shane K — Google review
What a maritime museum - absolutely outstanding- very friendly and informative guides. The history contained in this building is unbelievable. The various boats both original and replica’s on display is stunning. What those early Mariners/Sailors had at their disposal and what they managed to achieve is unbelievable. The replica of the Norfolk is an example of the passion of those who were involved with the building of the ship and those involved in her sailing. During our visit we were lucky enough to hear from one of the crew of the Norfolk who was on board during the 1998 sailing from the mainland to Tasmania. Highly recommend
Denis S — Google review
Brilliant museum for its size. Welcoming staff, guided tour including information from an attendee of the reburial of Flinders in the UK. Replica boats, maps photos. Absolutely worth visiting if you enjoy Australian maritime history and exploration.
Wendy T — Google review
The tour guides and staff were incredibly friendly and charming. Their explanations were detailed and thoughtful, giving us a wonderful insight into Tasmania’s history. They also recommended nearby attractions. Highly recommended! ❤️
肥YA — Google review
Great little museum with authentic exhibits and lots of history about the of Matthew Flinders. It's a must-see in Georgetown. Staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Allow two hours.
Andrew W — Google review
This is a real gem. We were greeted by volunteer Margie who told us a huge amount about the exhibits. Everything is well presented, and well laid out with a logical progression through the museum. Lots of interesting pieces to view and learn about. The volunteers were really enthusiastic and make it a joy to visit this museum.
Ali C — Google review
Excellent small collection of ship memorabilia from very early days of European discovery. Guide was friendly and was able to answer or theorise on my questions. Museum is well laid out with plenty of signs to highlight events from the day. Trim the cat seemed happy on the ship 🚢 😀
Neil B — Google review
Very interesting place indeed even if you know very little about boats like me, and how does one get very large boats into a building I ask, Why we take the roof off of course, well worth a visit and a chat, you might just learn something new, I did
Rosemary W — Google review
George Town Visitor Information Centre
2. George Town Visitor Information Centre
4.6
(98)
Tourist information center
Visitor Centers
Slide 1 of 8
Two very helpful ladies (and a friendly dog🐶) .lots of information about the area, sparkling clean amenities (open business hours) and caravan dump point.
A G — Google review
The lovely volunteers where very helpful.
Keith W — Google review
Friendly and helpful staff
Steven W — Google review
Very friendly and very helpful ladies who are definitely knowledgeable of the local area. Plenty of maps and souvenirs there too. Great place to visit.
Marcus D — Google review
Loved Gorgetown and the Pilot Station at Low Head.
Jocelyn R — Google review
Such a lovely welcome by Summer and Robyn...great ambassadors for George town...thank you so much.
Paul K — Google review
Excellent customer service and an abundance of information for the complete area. Staff were extremely helpful. Easy parking and toilets available inside the centre.
Rodney S — Google review
Very helpful and we got water and was able to empty our cemical toilet at the center.
Darrell T — Google review
George Town Watch House
3. George Town Watch House
4.2
(38)
Museum
Historical society
Slide 1 of 8
Very Interesting and a lovely lady that explained alot of the information to me when I visited today. Well done for a fantastic place to visit.
TANYA W — Google review
Nice little museum with a model village showing what the town would've looked like. The gallery of nothing was clever. Man at the desk was friendly and knowledgeable. Worth a look if you're in town.
Vince C — Google review
Excellent showcase of history of George town and surrounds. Terrific insight to he Convict women were treated. Colourful display of bar stools, and fill dressed in traditional clothing of different countries.
Eric Y — Google review
Nice small musuem . only $3
Alex — Google review
Great place to visit very friendly people and good art work
David W — Google review
Terific old gaol with a fabulous model of the town back in early 1800s. Lots of George Town history & an amazing display of local artists paintings, craft, books etc.
Tres — Google review
Fabulous place to see an exhibition and other art forms displayed.
Leeola H — Google review
I thought there would be more but it was still interesting and we found out about the arrivals and departures mothers and babies, so very, very sad.
Ldar1211 ( — Google review
Mount George
4. Mount George
4.0
(4)
Mountain peak
Sights & Landmarks
Slide 1 of 4
Easy walk to the lookout. Great view and the signs give a great perspective of where you are in relation to other landmarks
Sue S — Google review
Hell of a hike up, and one hell of a view.
John E — Google review
Awesome view. Clear blue sky
Chris L — Google review
Awesome lookout and great views
Apple-isle R — Google review

What's the weather like in George Town?

It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA on what the weather is like in George Town for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.

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