Is Tasmania colder than UK?
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Is Tasmania colder than UK?
Hi,
Im new to the forum we hope to be in Aus by August on a sponsored visa, just waiting on an interview with Hobart hospital in Jan. We were stuck deciding between Welly in NZ (have family there) and Tasmania still not 100%sure! (about 95%)
Any one in Tasmania that could advise on the weather, and nice beach suburbs around Hobart. It looks like a beautiful country and can offer everything we need, just out of interest wondered how the weather compared to the UK and Welly?
Im new to the forum we hope to be in Aus by August on a sponsored visa, just waiting on an interview with Hobart hospital in Jan. We were stuck deciding between Welly in NZ (have family there) and Tasmania still not 100%sure! (about 95%)
Any one in Tasmania that could advise on the weather, and nice beach suburbs around Hobart. It looks like a beautiful country and can offer everything we need, just out of interest wondered how the weather compared to the UK and Welly?
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Re: Is Tasmania colder than UK?
It's more like the UK than other states.
It has more extremes, hotter in summer. I should imagine that parts get colder than the mildest parts of the Uk at times.
It has more extremes, hotter in summer. I should imagine that parts get colder than the mildest parts of the Uk at times.
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Re: Is Tasmania colder than UK?
Hi,
Im new to the forum we hope to be in Aus by August on a sponsored visa, just waiting on an interview with Hobart hospital in Jan. We were stuck deciding between Welly in NZ (have family there) and Tasmania still not 100%sure! (about 95%)
Any one in Tasmania that could advise on the weather, and nice beach suburbs around Hobart. It looks like a beautiful country and can offer everything we need, just out of interest wondered how the weather compared to the UK and Welly?
Im new to the forum we hope to be in Aus by August on a sponsored visa, just waiting on an interview with Hobart hospital in Jan. We were stuck deciding between Welly in NZ (have family there) and Tasmania still not 100%sure! (about 95%)
Any one in Tasmania that could advise on the weather, and nice beach suburbs around Hobart. It looks like a beautiful country and can offer everything we need, just out of interest wondered how the weather compared to the UK and Welly?
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Re: Is Tasmania colder than UK?
Tas also has the cleanest air in the world
Beth x x
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Re: Is Tasmania colder than UK?
God No!!! Not even close to UK cold...
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Re: Is Tasmania colder than UK?
I think all Australian cities apart from Adelaide have more rainfall than London, but of course it comes at much more restricted times of year. I have read conflicting data on this though so you'd need to check it out for yourself.
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Re: Is Tasmania colder than UK?
There's lots of websites with weather info on them, here:
http://www.about-australia.com/weather/tas
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/tas
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/bwi28/tas/climate.html
From what I can gather, its probably more similar to our weather in the UK than the rest of Oz! We visited in June, beg of their Winter and we were rather chilly, there was snow and ice on Mt Wellington but according to the locals it was a cold snap and the previous week had been glorious.
I wouldn't head to Tas if constant sunshine is your thing, we like the fact is has 4 seasons and you can enjoy each in a different way.
I'm sure some of our real Tassies will be able to give you a better picture
Sam
http://www.about-australia.com/weather/tas
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/tas
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/bwi28/tas/climate.html
From what I can gather, its probably more similar to our weather in the UK than the rest of Oz! We visited in June, beg of their Winter and we were rather chilly, there was snow and ice on Mt Wellington but according to the locals it was a cold snap and the previous week had been glorious.
I wouldn't head to Tas if constant sunshine is your thing, we like the fact is has 4 seasons and you can enjoy each in a different way.
I'm sure some of our real Tassies will be able to give you a better picture
Sam
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Re: Is Tasmania colder than UK?
Thanks, I dont think I could stand hot weather all year round! I like the fact Tas has seasons and main land Aus is only a short flight away if i need a hot weather fix.
Its more out of curiosity as Tas is often slated as being really cold, just need to pack the winter wetsuit then!
Its more out of curiosity as Tas is often slated as being really cold, just need to pack the winter wetsuit then!
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Re: Is Tasmania colder than UK?
Thanks, I dont think I could stand hot weather all year round! I like the fact Tas has seasons and main land Aus is only a short flight away if i need a hot weather fix.
Its more out of curiosity as Tas is often slated as being really cold, just need to pack the winter wetsuit then!
Its more out of curiosity as Tas is often slated as being really cold, just need to pack the winter wetsuit then!
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Re: Is Tasmania colder than UK?
Thanks, I dont think I could stand hot weather all year round! I like the fact Tas has seasons and main land Aus is only a short flight away if i need a hot weather fix.
Its more out of curiosity as Tas is often slated as being really cold, just need to pack the winter wetsuit then!
Its more out of curiosity as Tas is often slated as being really cold, just need to pack the winter wetsuit then!
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Re: Is Tasmania colder than UK?
Hi,
Im new to the forum we hope to be in Aus by August on a sponsored visa, just waiting on an interview with Hobart hospital in Jan. We were stuck deciding between Welly in NZ (have family there) and Tasmania still not 100%sure! (about 95%)
Any one in Tasmania that could advise on the weather, and nice beach suburbs around Hobart. It looks like a beautiful country and can offer everything we need, just out of interest wondered how the weather compared to the UK and Welly?
Im new to the forum we hope to be in Aus by August on a sponsored visa, just waiting on an interview with Hobart hospital in Jan. We were stuck deciding between Welly in NZ (have family there) and Tasmania still not 100%sure! (about 95%)
Any one in Tasmania that could advise on the weather, and nice beach suburbs around Hobart. It looks like a beautiful country and can offer everything we need, just out of interest wondered how the weather compared to the UK and Welly?
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Re: Is Tasmania colder than UK?
Depends where you live in Tasmania and where you live in the UK.
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http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf...oreInformation