Dooragan National Park

How to Get to Dooragan National Park #

Located near Laurieton on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Drive via the Pacific Highway then local roads; parking is available at main trailheads. Public transport options are limited.

Tips for Visiting Dooragan National Park #

Hike to the summit of North Brother (Dooragan) early in the morning for the best light and fewer people.
Use the scenic lookout for whale or dolphin-spotting in season; binoculars improve sightings.
Combine the visit with nearby coastal towns - parking at the main access points can fill on weekends.

Best Time to Visit Dooragan National Park #

Best in autumn through spring for comfortable walking and good visibility from the park's lookouts; weekends see higher visitor numbers.

Autumn-Spring (Mar-Oct)

Mar-Oct · 12-22°C

Milder and drier weather; clearer views from the summit.

Summer (Nov-Feb)

Nov-Feb · 18-28°C

Warmer and busier; coastal storms can occur but generally good for outdoor activities.

Weather & Climate near Dooragan National Park #

Climate

Dooragan National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1615 mm/year), wettest in March.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good

Best Time to Visit

AugustAprilSeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

2°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 26°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

174 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.8h daylight

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 26°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

182 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (229 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 25°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

229 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

14° – 23°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

153 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm).

68 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 20°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

150 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

146 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

72 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

8° – 17°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

81 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

13° – 22°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

107 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.7h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 23°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

140 mm

Rainfall

5.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 25°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

135 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

14.0h daylight

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