Carrai National Park

How to Get to Carrai National Park #

Access is via local roads off the Oxley Highway and regional New South Wales routes; a high-clearance vehicle is often recommended. Check NSW National Parks information for current access conditions and recommended routes.

Tips for Visiting Carrai National Park #

Hire a local guide for cultural interpretation and to access the best walking tracks-Carrai is rugged and guides improve safety and enjoyment.
Carry plenty of water on hikes; interior tracks can be exposed and hot in summer.
Check fire danger and park alerts-access may be restricted during fire season.

Best Time to Visit Carrai National Park #

Best in the cooler months (autumn through spring) to avoid high summer temperatures and fire risk.

Autumn-spring

March-September · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Cooler, drier conditions that favor walking and exploration.

Summer (hot)

December-February · 20-35°C (68-95°F)

Hotter weather and higher fire risk-avoid strenuous hikes during peak heat.

Weather & Climate near Carrai National Park #

Climate

Carrai 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 3°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1252 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberDecemberJanuary

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

42°

Warmest Month

0°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (187 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 24°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

187 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.7h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

14° – 23°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

158 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

148 mm

Rainfall

3.1 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. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

63 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

7° – 15°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

97 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.5h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.1h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

65 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

68 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 13°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

52 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

3.3 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. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 21°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

125 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

12° – 23°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

134 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

13.9h daylight

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