Bellthorpe National Park

How to Get to Bellthorpe National Park #

Accessible by car from nearby Logan or the Sunshine Coast hinterland; expect narrow, winding rural roads and limited public transport. Use signed park entry points and local council maps for the best approach.

Tips for Visiting Bellthorpe National Park #

If planning to bushwalk, pick a route that starts early; afternoon storms in southeast Queensland are common in summer.
Bring insect repellent during the warmer months - mosquitoes and march flies can be persistent near creeks.
Use the main signed car parks; some informal access tracks are erosion-prone and not maintained.

Best Time to Visit Bellthorpe National Park #

Visit in spring or autumn for comfortable temperatures and lower risk of summer storms.

Spring (Sep-Nov)

September-November · ~16-26°C

Wildflowers and moderate temperatures make for pleasant hikes.

Summer (Dec-Feb)

December-February · ~20-32°C

Hotter with frequent afternoon thunderstorms; creek crossings can be dangerous after heavy rain.

Autumn (Mar-May)

March-May · ~14-28°C

Cooling days and reduced insect activity; a popular time for day trips.

Weather & Climate near Bellthorpe National Park #

Climate

Bellthorpe National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1257 mm/year), wettest in February.

Air Quality: AQI 23 Good

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberOctoberAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

0°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 29°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

162 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

13.5h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (184 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 28°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

184 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.9h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 27°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

132 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

139 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

11.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

110 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

10.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 19°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

44 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.4h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 18°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 20°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

11.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

10° – 23°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.8h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 25°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

86 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 27°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.3h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 29°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

149 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

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