Capoompeta National Park

How to Get to Capoompeta National Park #

Access is by regional roads off the New England Highway and local shire roads; a high-clearance vehicle is often recommended. Check NSW National Parks notices for access details and possible track closures.

Tips for Visiting Capoompeta National Park #

Check park alerts for seasonal closures after heavy rain-access roads can be affected.
Hire a local guide to explore Aboriginal cultural sites respectfully and to learn about culturally significant features.
Bring navigation and expect limited services; the park is remote and tracks can be rough.

Best Time to Visit Capoompeta National Park #

Best visited in the cooler, drier months (autumn through spring) when conditions are easier for hiking and remote travel.

Autumn-spring

April-September (Southern Hemisphere autumn-spring) · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Milder temperatures and reduced risk of heat stress; good for day hikes.

Summer (wet season)

December-February · 20-35°C (68-95°F)

Warmer, wetter conditions-watch for flash flooding and difficult tracks.

Weather & Climate near Capoompeta National Park #

Climate

Capoompeta National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (979 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryJanuaryApril

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

40°

Warmest Month

-4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

129 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

13.7h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 22°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

120 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 21°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

86 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

11.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

6° – 14°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.5h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.1h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 10°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

68 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

68 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 17°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.7h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

97 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

125 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

13.9h daylight

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