Pinnacles National Park

National Park National park with striking limestone pillars and dunes

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Pinnacles National Park
-19.4270, 146.5715

How to Get to Pinnacles National Park #

Access depends on the nearest regional hub; expect sealed roads to a park entrance followed by gravel spurs and marked trailheads. For exact directions consult local tourism offices or park management.

Tips for Visiting Pinnacles National Park #

  • If this is in a tropical Queensland setting, be prepared for afternoon storms and sudden weather changes.
  • Hire a local guide if the formations are in remote terrain; guides know seasonal access and birding opportunities.
  • Bring insect repellent and sun protection; the coastal or inland heat can be intense in summer months.

Best Time to Visit Pinnacles National Park #

Best during the dry season for reliable access and trail conditions; wet season brings lushness but also heavier rains and fewer services.

Dry Season
May-September · 18-28°C
Fewer rains and more stable conditions for walking and sightseeing.
Shoulder Wet Season
March-April · 22-32°C
Lush vegetation after rains; watch for muddy trail sections and mid-afternoon thunderstorms.

Weather & Climate near Pinnacles National Park #

Climate

Pinnacles National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 12°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1016 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 21 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (218 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

218 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (251 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

251 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

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