Gadgarra National Park

National Park Wet rainforest park protecting ancient Gondwana remnant

Protected rainforest area on Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands with walking tracks and birdwatching; visitors hike rainforest trails, see old trees and reach nearby waterfalls.

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Gadgarra National Park
-17.3201, 145.7197

Tips for Visiting Gadgarra National Park #

  • Bring insect repellent and a hat-the wet tropics mean sun and bugs in equal measure.
  • Check access with Queensland Parks and local rangers; some sections are remote and may require permits or the right vehicle.
  • Good binoculars and a camera with a macro lens pay off: the park's rainforest and fauna are subtle and often found near streams.

Best Time to Visit Gadgarra National Park #

Dry season is easiest for access; wet season is spectacular for waterfalls but can limit trail access.

Dry Season
May-October · 18-26°C (64-79°F)
Drier trails and fewer mosquitoes; best for walking and wildlife spotting.
Wet Season
November-April · 22-32°C (72-90°F)
Lush, dramatic waterfalls and bird song, but expect heavy rain and some track closures.

Weather & Climate near Gadgarra National Park #

Climate

Gadgarra National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 13°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (3348 mm/year), wettest in May.

Air Quality: AQI 23 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberNovemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (270 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

270 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (454 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

454 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (384 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 27°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

384 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (494 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 25°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

494 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (635 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 23°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

635 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (408 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 21°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

408 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 20°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

184 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).

70 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 26°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 27°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

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