Hull River National Park

National Park Coastal rainforest and wetland conservation area

Hull River National Park in Queensland protects coastal wetlands and lowland rainforest; visitors come for birdwatching, walking tracks and to observe mangrove and wetland habitats.

Hull River National Park
-17.9561, 146.0697

How to Get to Hull River National Park #

Hull River National Park is located in Queensland’s Cassowary Coast region. Visitors typically travel by road from towns such as Tully or Innisfail; check Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for access points and seasonal notices.

Tips for Visiting Hull River National Park #

  • Check with Queensland Parks for seasonal access restrictions; some areas can be closed after cyclones or heavy rains.
  • Hire a local guide if planning to explore riverine habitats and mangrove systems - they provide safer, more informative access.
  • Respect cultural heritage areas and any Indigenous-managed zones that may have restricted access.

Best Time to Visit Hull River National Park #

The dry season offers the most reliable conditions for river and rainforest visits; wet season can make some areas inaccessible.

Dry season
May-October · 20-30°C
Lower rainfall and more comfortable conditions for walking and wildlife viewing.
Wet season
November-April · 24-33°C
Tropical rains can swell rivers and make some tracks impassable; mosquito activity is higher.

Weather & Climate near Hull River National Park #

Climate

Hull River National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 16°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1979 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 21 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (381 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

381 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (389 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

389 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

March

March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (412 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

412 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 28°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

74 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.2
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

80 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.3
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 25°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 26°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (133 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

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