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Launceston weather in numbers

measured normals and 10 years of recorded weather

Launceston swings 16°C across the year, from 19°C highs in June to 3°C lows in January, and March is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 1305 mm of precipitation. Over 10 years of recorded weather it averages 6 days a year at 25°C or above, 17 frost nights, and rain on 176 days.

Warmest month
June
19°C average high
Coldest month
January
3°C average low
Wettest month
March
1305 mm a year
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, July and August
Residents
8,910
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Met Office
91/100 CheckWeather Score
Warm days
6 days
a year at 25°C or above
Frost nights
17 nights
a year below 0°C
Rain days
176 days
a year with 1 mm or more

Day counts are from the ERA5 reanalysis for Launceston’s grid square, 2016 to 2025, counted the same way for every city so the numbers compare. A reanalysis square is an area, not a weather station, so it is good for counting days and not for a single day’s record.

The weather map: all three models at once

Met Office, European, American side by side around Launceston and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Launceston hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Launceston 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Launceston, England is at its warmest in Jun (average highs near 19°C) and coldest in Jan (lows around 3°C), with roughly 1305 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Launceston right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom before you trust any single number.

Launceston climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
10°
Apr
12°
May
16°
Jun
19°
11°
Jul
18°
12°
Aug
19°
13°
Sep
18°
12°
Oct
15°
10°
Nov
11°
Dec
10°

Which forecast is most accurate in Launceston?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
Met Office logo
Met Office ★ Best
91
/100rank #1
91±0.5°C93±2.3 mph8994% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom
European logo
European
90
/100rank #2
93±0.4°C97±0.9 mph8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
78
/100rank #3
80±1.1°C95±1.5 mph6581% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1887 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Common questions

What's the weather in Launceston today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Launceston today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Launceston today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Launceston and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Launceston?
Over the last 30 days, the Met Office model has been the most accurate for Launceston (CheckWeather Score 91/100), ahead of the European at 90. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Launceston?
June is typically the warmest month in Launceston, with average highs around 19°C.
How cold does Launceston get?
The coldest month in Launceston is January, when overnight lows average about 3°C.
How much rain does Launceston get?
Launceston sees roughly 1305 mm of precipitation a year, with March usually the wettest month.

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