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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Oz Briefly Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

☀️14°C
Clear skyPenguinFeels like 12° · Wind 15 km/h · Humidity 77%
UV 3 ModerateSunrise 07:35Sunset 17:08
Today☁️15°💧0%
Sun☁️13°💧0%
Mon☁️13°💧18%
Tue🌦️13°11°💧77%
Wed🌧️12°💧88%
Thu🌤️10°💧39%
Fri🌦️12°💧31%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

Expect temperatures in the 15–18°C range today, with a passing shower possible — above-average warmth for early autumn in Penguin, so an umbrella might be handy but not essential for most outdoor plans.

What’s driving today’s conditions?

A sluggish trough over Bass Strait is drawing moist northwesterly air across the northwest coast, keeping cloud cover patchy and light rain possible. The live forecast above shows a high-pressure ridge building from the Bight later, which will stabilise conditions from tomorrow. Winds are light to moderate, around 15–25 km/h, so coastal walks remain comfortable.

How does Penguin’s weather typically behave this time of year?

March in Penguin sees average highs of 18°C and lows near 11°C, with about 10 rain days. Sea breezes often moderate afternoon temperatures along the coast. If you’re checking the penguin weather 14 day forecast, around now the pattern tends to shift from summer heat into more variable autumn conditions, influenced by the same systems that affect hobart weather and devonport weather.

Feels like temp13–16°C (with breeze)
Rain chance40% this afternoon
WindNW 15–25 km/h, easing
Sunrise / Sunset6:58 am / 7:34 pm
Is the penguin weather radar useful for planning short outings?

Yes — the weather 10 days page and the BOM radar for northwest Tasmania show showers passing quickly; for Penguin, most rain is light and brief, so a radar check 30 minutes before heading out is enough.

Do penguin tides affect local beach conditions today?

The midday low tide (around 0.4 m) exposes sandy flats at Penguin Beach, making it a calm morning for rockpool exploring. Combined with moderate swell (1–1.5 m), swimming is sheltered near the groyne. Check the live forecast above for wind changes.

Where can I get the official penguin weather bom forecast?

The Bureau of Meteorology’s Tasmanian coastal waters forecast provides the most reliable data for Penguin, including wind warnings and swell. The Australia weather hub links directly to it, and melbourne weather patterns often precede changes here.