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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Coast Pulse Hub Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Check the live forecast above for today’s conditions, then scan the details below — Devonport’s coastal weather shifts quickly with Bass Strait influences.
What drives Devonport’s weather today?
The live forecast above reflects the combined effect of sea breezes, prevailing westerlies and local topography. Key factors to watch:
- Bass Strait moisture — north-westerly flow often brings low cloud and drizzle, especially in cooler months
- Sea-breeze timing — afternoon onshore winds drop temperatures 3–6°C from midday maxima
- Rain-shadow effect — the Mersey River valley can keep the city drier than nearby hills
- Hourly shifts — the devonport weather hourly breakdown shows wind changes around 11am and 4pm most days
- Radar coverage — the devonport weather radar from BOM’s Hobart office tracks approaching fronts over the Strait
How reliable are 14-day and long-range forecasts?
Models become less precise beyond 7 days, but the devonport weather 14 day forecast is useful for spotting broad trends in temperature and rain chance. For planning, combine it with the live forecast above and check the bom weather devonport page for official warnings.
- Days 1–3 — high confidence on temperature range and wind direction
- Days 4–7 — moderate confidence; pay attention to rain probability percentages
- Days 8–14 — low confidence on exact maxima; look for synoptic pattern shifts
- Elders Weather — the elders weather devonport page offers a separate model view worth cross-referencing
Does Willy Weather show live radar for Devonport?
Yes — the platform pulls the Bureau of Meteorology’s radar composite for the north-west Tasmania region. The loop updates every 10 minutes and covers a 256 km radius around Devonport Airport.
Why does Devonport feel cooler than the forecast temperature?
Persistent sea breezes off Bass Strait lower the apparent temperature by 2–5°C in spring and summer. The live forecast above includes a “feels like” reading that accounts for wind chill.
Can I get hourly rain probabilities for Devonport?
Yes — the devonport weather hourly view on Coast Pulse Hub gives a three-hourly rain chance and wind speed for the next 48 hours, updated from the latest ACCESS-G model run.