We think so too. Tasmania's leading news service. By Jessica Moran. The winter months are still gorgeous in Tassie, with temperatures between June and August an average maximum of 12°C. i am planning to stay in launceston and my trip plan is Day 1 - Drive upto Table Cape-Stanley Nut and Dove Lake. Answer 1 of 7: Hi guys, I am on a 5 day visit to Tasmania starting 28th of September. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. Today her Facebook group, Aurora Australis Tasmania, has more than 15,000 members, but the fact that Tasmania just might be the best vantage spot in the world to view the Southern Lights remains largely unknown. Some of the favourite spots are Hope Beach, Howden, Rosny Hill, Dodges Ferry, Tinderbox, Seven Mile Beach, and Cockle Creek (some 120 kilometres from Hobart) on Tasmania’s far southern tip. Aurora Australis visible from Tasmania leaves southern lights chasers in awe. Live from our studios every night at 6. If you want to see southern right and humpback whales, the best time to visit Tasmania is when their migratory path passes the east coast in May, June and July, and back again in September, October and November. The best places to watch Aurora Australis are to be found as south as possible. Hi Sue, September is probably the best time to see snow. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions. what is the weather like in tasmania at this time. The highest recorded maximum temperature in Tasmania is 42.2 °C (108.0 °F) at Scamander on 30 January 2009, during the 2009 southeastern Australia heat wave.Tasmania's lowest recorded minimum temperature is −13.0 °C (8.6 °F) on 30 June 1983, at Butlers Gorge, Shannon, and Tarraleah. We have reviews of the best places to see in Tasmania. For on-snow accommodation your best bet is Cradle Mountain, but rustic with a bed, fire and outdoor loo, not at Cradle Mountain.The rest of the snow areas that have accommodation can be hard to get to. Tasmania has a cool temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Tasmania, Australia on Tripadvisor: See 153,148 traveler reviews and photos of Tasmania tourist attractions. “Australians are so privileged to be able to see the Southern Lights,” Margaret said.