Forest Grove National Park
National Park Protected forest reserve preserving native flora and fauna
How to Get to Forest Grove National Park #
The park is accessed by regional roads off Western Australia’s South West Highway network; the nearest larger service town is in the broader Peel/Great Southern region. Visitors should use a car to reach trailheads; some forest tracks are unsealed and require cautious driving. Check local shire maps for the most direct public access points.
Tips for Visiting Forest Grove National Park #
- Approach early in the morning to hear the birds before the wind picks up; the park is quietest at dawn.
- Stick to marked trails - many areas are karri and jarrah country and off-track walking damages fragile understory.
- Bring a map or GPS: mobile reception can be patchy in parts of Western Australian bushland.
Best Time to Visit Forest Grove National Park #
Best visited in milder months to avoid summer heat and winter rains; shoulder seasons offer the most pleasant walking conditions and quieter trails.
Weather & Climate near Forest Grove National Park #
Forest Grove National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1127 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (210 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (216 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and partly cloudy skies.
