Climate
Nestled on Tasmania’s eastern coastline bordering the Freycinet Peninsula and in the shelter of the Hazards Mountains, Saffire enjoys a mild, temperate climate with soothing ocean breezes. Built in a rain shadow area, it is the sunniest and driest part of Tasmania, and actually has more sunshine hours than Australia’s famous Gold Coast.
The climate is similar to the south of France, with more than 300 days of sunshine and mean temperatures of around 23°Celsius (73.4° Fahrenheit) in January and 14°Celsius (57.2° Fahrenheit) in July.
Tasmania has four distinct seasons. Summer is warm with sunny days and mild evenings. The weather is more stable between the months of February and April, from mid-summer to late autumn. Autumn provides the classic transition to winter with cool to frosty nights and clear cool days with deciduous trees displaying autumn colours and losing leaves. Winter is characterised by sudden storms, shorter daylight hours and even snow on the highest Hazards peaks. Spring brings showers and new growth, warming to summer.
However, because we sit in the Southern Ocean, the world's weather engine, our climate can vary greatly on any given day, and so dressing in layers is highly recommended for versatility.
No matter when you come bring a warm jacket and a rain jacket. If you are coming in the cooler months, it's best to bring clothing you can layer because even the winter sun is quite warm. Jumpers are recommended for the evenings, all year round. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended to allow you to fully explore the natural wonders of the Freycinet Peninsula.