Fortis Creek National Park

National Park Coastal park with subtropical rainforest and creeks

National park in northern New South Wales with creek country and eucalyptus forest; visitors use walking tracks, camping areas and birdwatching.

Fortis Creek National Park
Fortis Creek National Park, New South Wales
-29.4297, 152.8794
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Best Time to Visit Fortis Creek National Park #

Visit in autumn or spring for the most comfortable conditions and fewer insects; avoid the wettest summer months if you want reliable trail access.

Autumn (best balance)
March-May · 15-25 °C
Mild, drier conditions with fewer insects-good for walking and camping (southern hemisphere autumn).
Winter (cooler, drier)
June-August · 8-18 °C
Cooler and generally drier; fewer visitors and pleasant days for hikes, though nights can be chilly.
Summer (wettest)
December-February · 20-32 °C
Warmer, more humid and the cyclone/convective thunderstorm season can bring heavy rain-expect more mosquitoes and occasional track closures.

Weather & Climate near Fortis Creek National Park #

Climate

Fortis Creek National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1144 mm/year), wettest in February.

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° – 28°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° – 27°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° – 26°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° – 24°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 21°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
9° – 19°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
7° – 18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
8° – 20°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 22°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° – 24°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° – 26°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° – 28°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

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