Tasmania experiences a temperate climate with four distinct seasons across the state. Summers are typically mild, while winters are cool to cold, with snowfall common in elevated regions such as Mount Wellington, Ben Lomond, and the Central Highlands. Rainfall is relatively evenly spread throughout the year, though Tasmania is home to both some of Australia's wettest and driest regions—western areas are wetter, while the east and southeast are drier. From coastal towns like Battery Point, Don, and Sandy Bay to inland regions such as Longford, Deloraine, and Blackstone Heights, residents across Tasmania experience seasonal variations that influence their choice of bedding.
Important Note on Quilt Warmth:
Quilt warmth is subjective and depends on your individual preferences, your home's insulation, and how warm you tend to feel while sleeping. In Australia, quilt warmth is often described using GSM (grams per square meter), TOG (thermal overall grade), or a numbered warmth rating system (e.g., 1-7).
Tasmania Weather Patterns by Month & Quilt Warmth Suggestions
January: Warm, relatively dry. Average temperatures range from 11.5°C (52.7°F) to 21°C (69.8°F).
- Quilt Warmth: Light quilt (Warmth 2) - (3) or sheet. Light GSM (around 300 GSM) or TOG (7.5 TOG).
February: Warm, dry. Similar to January.
- Quilt Warmth: Light quilt (Warmth 2-3) or sheet. Light GSM or TOG.
March: Mild, pleasant. Autumn begins, with temperatures starting to cool down.
- Quilt Warmth: Light to medium-weight quilt (Warmth 3) - (4). Mid-range GSM or TOG.
April: Cool, mild. Temperatures continue to decrease.
- Quilt Warmth: Medium-weight quilt (Warmth 4). Mid-range GSM or TOG.
May: Cold, cool. Approaching winter with cooler temperatures.
- Quilt Warmth: Medium to warm quilt (Warmth 4-5). Higher GSM (around 500 GSM) or TOG.
June: Cold, wet. Winter begins, bringing the coldest temperatures and potentially more rainfall.
- Quilt Warmth: Warm quilt (Warmth 5-6). High GSM or TOG (10.5-13.5 TOG).
July: Cold, wet. The coldest month, with similar temperatures to June.
- Quilt Warmth: Warm quilt (Warmth 5) - (6). High GSM or TOG (13.5-15 TOG).
August: Cold, but starting to warm up. Temperatures gradually increase towards the end of winter.
- Quilt Warmth: Medium to warm quilt (Warmth 4-5), possibly transitioning to a medium-weight quilt later in the month.
September: Mild, wet. Spring arrives, bringing warmer temperatures and increased rainfall.
- Quilt Warmth: Medium-weight quilt (Warmth 4). Mid-range GSM or TOG.
October: Mild, wet. Similar to September, with continued warming.
- Quilt Warmth: Light to medium-weight quilt (Warmth 3-4).
November: Mild, warming up. Temperatures continue to rise.
- Quilt Warmth: Light quilt (Warmth 2-3).
December: Mild to warm, relatively dry. Summer approaches, with increasing temperatures.
- Quilt Warmth: Light quilt (Warmth 2-3).
No matter if you’re in Huonville, Saint Marys, or South Hobart, choosing the right quilt warmth rating can make all the difference when Tasmania’s climate shifts through the seasons.
Key Points About Tasmania’s Climate:
- Temperate Climate: The state features a temperate maritime climate with clear seasonal changes.
- Regional Variation: The west is much wetter than the east, with major differences in rainfall across the state.
- Mild Summers: Summers are generally warm without extreme heat.
- Cool to Cold Winters: Winters can be chilly, especially inland and in highland regions.
- Unpredictable Weather: Rapid weather changes are common—layering is recommended year-round.
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Well maintained Goose Down Quilts and Pillows can last for up to 20 years, so purchasing a bedding product from Supreme Quilts is a true investment in your personal comfort in Tasmania.
Hand Made Goose and Duck Down Quilts and Doonas Tasmania
For luxurious Australian-made Quilts & Doonas, choose from 6 different levels of warmth and Quilts are available in King, Queen, Double and Single bed sizes across Tasmania. Customers from Newstead, Kings Meadows, Blackmans Bay, and South Burnie have all enjoyed the long-lasting warmth and tailored comfort our down quilts provide during Tasmania’s colder months.
Choose from 95% Down / 5% Feathers or 90% Down / 10% Feathers or 100% Eiderdown; our most luxurious bedding products.
Choose from Boxed Quilts with multiple squares of down, or Channel Quilts with multiple rows of down sewn into the products, depending on your preference.
His & Her Quilts & Doonas are also available with one side of the quilt created to be warmer than the other side for partners or couples who may have different requirements to be comfortable when the weather cools down.
All quilts and doonas come with a 12-year structural warranty with free local Tasmania and international shipping for all bedding products.
Hand Made Goose and Duck Down Pillows Tasmania
Pillows come in multiple sizes, Australian Standard, USA Standard and European sizes.
Pillows are available in Soft, Medium and Firm densities with medium / firm and soft / medium options also available.
Choose from 50% / 50% Down & Feather, 70% Down / 30% Feather, 90% Down / 10% Feather or 95% Down / 5% Feather with different fill amounts and TOG, so you can find the absolute perfect pillow for yourself or your loved ones.
Goose and Duck Down Pillows all come with a 5-year structural warranty with free local Tasmania and international shipping for all bedding products.
Hand Made Goose and Duck Down Mattress Toppers Tasmania
Down Mattress Toppers are also available King, Queen, Double and Single bed sizes. Choose from 95% Down / 5% Feathers or 90% Down / 10% Feathers for your mattress topper filling.
All toppers come with a 5-year structural warranty and include free local and international shipping throughout Tasmania—including North Hobart, West Scottsdale, and Sandford—ensuring every corner of the state can enjoy elevated comfort.
