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 |