Cascade National Park

How to Get to Cascade National Park #

The park is reached from nearby coastal towns and is accessible by regional roads from Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. Check local maps for the park entrance and trailheads; public transport options are limited and a car is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Cascade National Park #

Check local bushfire alerts and park conditions before visiting in late summer.
Use marked walking tracks only - the park contains fragile habitats and some cliff areas are unstable.
Combine a visit with nearby coastal towns for services; the park has limited facilities.

Best Time to Visit Cascade National Park #

Autumn through spring generally offers more comfortable walking conditions and lower wildfire risk.

Autumn-spring

March-October · 10-22°C (50-72°F)

Cooler, clearer weather ideal for walking; fewer biting insects.

Summer

November-February · 18-30°C (64-86°F)

Warmer weather but higher chance of heat and thunderstorms.

Weather & Climate near Cascade National Park #

Climate

Cascade 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 4°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1867 mm/year), wettest in March.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

24°

Warmest Month

4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (250 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

16° – 24°

Weather

250 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (237 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

16° – 24°

Weather

237 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (254 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

14° – 23°

Weather

254 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 20°

Weather

182 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm).

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 17°

Weather

178 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

6° – 15°

Weather

126 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 14°

Weather

90 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 17°

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 21°

Weather

160 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm).

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 24°

Weather

179 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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