Tasmania has a cool temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The alpine and central plateau regions see snow in the winter months, so we tend to recommend walking holidays in the warmer months, particularly in Summer/early Autumn (December to April), where average maximum temperatures sit in the low twenties (degrees Celsius). The winter and early Spring are cool; temperatures can drop to single figures and occasionally below zero with snowfall around the inland alpine areas including the trails and peaks above Lake St Clair. October and November bring increasingly fine conditions with crisp mornings and nights. Wind and rain are common in the Winter months and shoulder season around Lake St Clair so it's always good to come prepared with wet weather gear. We operate our private 3 Day Lake St Clair Walk year-round so you can choose your favourite season to experience this beautiful part of the world.
