Benambra National Park

National Park Rural conservation park with grasslands and wetlands

Benambra National Park
-35.7861, 147.0956
Free

How to Get to Benambra National Park #

Reached by regional roads from nearby rural centres; best accessed by private car. Expect narrow country roads and limited signage; local shire maps are useful for planning the final approach.

Tips for Visiting Benambra National Park #

  • Check whether any local grazing or conservation activities are underway before visiting remote areas.
  • Cell reception can be patchy; download offline maps and mark your exit route before setting off.
  • Look for remnant native grasslands at dawn - they attract seed-eating birds and small marsupials.

Best Time to Visit Benambra National Park #

Spring and autumn offer the best balance of weather and wildlife activity.

Spring (Sep-Nov)
September-November · ~8-20°C
Wildflowers and migratory birds make spring appealing.
Summer (Dec-Feb)
December-February · ~15-30°C
Can be hot; afternoon storms are possible and some tracks may become soft.
Winter (Jun-Aug)
June-August · ~0-15°C
Cooler, crisp days with clearer skies - good for photography but chilly at night.

Weather & Climate near Benambra National Park #

Climate

Benambra National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 3°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (760 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 29 Good
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 30°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 30°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 27°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
11.7h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 28°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

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