Ben Halls Gap National Park

Tips for Visiting Ben Halls Gap National Park #

Consult the NSW National Parks site for up-to-date access information and track conditions before travelling-Ben Halls Gap is remote and can be affected by weather-related closures.
Plan visits in dry conditions; unsealed access roads and forest tracks in this region are more reliable outside of the wet season.
Expect minimal facilities and limited mobile coverage-treat this as a backcountry visit and confirm any permit or fire restrictions with the park service ahead of time.

Best Time to Visit Ben Halls Gap National Park #

Plan visits in spring or autumn for milder weather and better trail conditions; summer can be hotter and wetter.

Spring and autumn (best)

September-November and March-May · Mild (roughly 10-25°C)

Milder weather and generally better track conditions make these seasons the most pleasant for walking and exploring.

Summer

December-February · Warm to hot, with possible thunderstorms

Higher temperatures and occasional heavy rain can affect access; check conditions before visiting.

Weather & Climate near Ben Halls Gap National Park #

Climate

Ben Halls Gap National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 0°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1070 mm/year), wettest in January.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

24°

Warmest Month

0°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (128 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

12° – 24°

Weather

128 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 23°

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 21°

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 17°

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

1° – 10°

Weather

84 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

0° – 9°

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

1° – 10°

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 14°

Weather

87 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 17°

Weather

90 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 20°

Weather

102 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 23°

Weather

98 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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