Blackdown Tableland National Park

Park Tableland park with sandstone cliffs and savanna

Sandstone tableland in central Queensland with steep escarpments, lookouts and walking tracks; visitors hike to viewpoints, explore plateau trails and study geology and native flora.

Tips for Visiting Blackdown Tableland National Park #

Check Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) alerts before you go - the access road onto the plateau is steep and can be closed after heavy rain, so road status determines whether you can reach the top.
Visit outside the summer storm season for clearer views and cooler walking conditions; once on the plateau, short lookout walks reward you with wide vistas that many day visitors miss if they only pass through.

Best Time to Visit Blackdown Tableland National Park #

Visit Blackdown Tableland National Park during the dry months (May-October) for the best access and walking conditions.

Dry season

May-October · 10-25°C

Cooler, drier weather with good trail and lookout access - the preferred time for walking and sightseeing on the tableland.

Wet season

November-March · 20-35°C

Frequent heavy showers can make tracks slippery or closed; visibility and access to some lookouts may be limited.

Weather & Climate near Blackdown Tableland National Park #

Climate

Blackdown Tableland National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (631 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

30°

Warmest Month

7°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

19° – 30°

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 29°

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 28°

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 21°

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 17°

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 23 mm.

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 26°

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

16° – 27°

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

December

December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain.

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

18° – 29°

Weather

99 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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