Benambra National Park National Park

Rural conservation park with grasslands and wetlands

Benambra National Park at a Glance#

Admission: 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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 15° - 30° 22° 56 mm some cloud 44% 3.3 m/s 2.8 extreme 14.1h
February Excellent 15° - 30° 23° 39 mm some cloud 50% 2.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.2h
March Excellent 12° - 27° 20° 44 mm some cloud 55% 3.0 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
April Very Good 9° - 21° 15° 60 mm some cloud 65% 2.3 m/s 1.0 high 11.1h
May Very Good 6° - 16° 11° 70 mm some cloud 76% 2.5 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.1h
June Good 4° - 13° 7° 68 mm partly cloudy 85% 2.4 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
July Acceptable 3° - 11° 5° 85 mm partly cloudy 86% 2.6 m/s 0.4 low 9.9h
August Good 4° - 13° 6° 88 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
September Very Good 5° - 16° 11° 74 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.0 m/s 1.0 high 11.7h
October Very Good 8° - 20° 14° 72 mm some cloud 65% 3.2 m/s 1.6 very high 12.9h
November Excellent 10° - 24° 17° 51 mm partly cloudy 57% 3.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.8h
December Excellent 13° - 28° 20° 53 mm some cloud 50% 3.6 m/s 2.7 extreme 14.4h