Blackwood National Park

Park Queensland park conserving subtropical rainforest and riverine habitats

Protected tract of Queensland woodland and river country conserving native eucalypt forests; visitors come for bushwalking, observing wildlife and quiet backcountry photography.

Blackwood National Park
-21.4601, 146.7161
Open daily
Free (no entrance fee)

Best Time to Visit Blackwood National Park #

The best time to visit Blackwood National Park is the dry season (May-October) when trails and roads are most reliable.

Dry season
May-October · 15-28°C
Drier, more comfortable conditions and better road access - ideal for day hikes and picnics.
Wet season
November-April · 22-33°C
Hotter with heavy rainfall; some areas may be waterlogged or inaccessible after storms.

Weather & Climate near Blackwood National Park #

Climate

Blackwood National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (599 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the hottest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 32°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 25°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 9 mm.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 29°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 32°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 33°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

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