Goodnight Scrub National Park

How to Get to Goodnight Scrub National Park #

Reachable by regional roads; visitors should consult Queensland park maps for the nearest sealed access points and plan for limited services.

Tips for Visiting Goodnight Scrub National Park #

Trail conditions vary; check park notices before walking.
Look for rainforest pockets and eucalypt stands-birdlife can be particularly active in the early morning.
Bring a GPS or offline map; phone coverage is limited in parts of Queensland's interior.

Best Time to Visit Goodnight Scrub National Park #

Winter and dry months for best trail access and wildlife viewing.

Winter/Dry

May-September · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Cooler, less rain-best for walking and birdwatching.

Summer/Wet

November-March · 20-34°C (68-93°F)

Hot and humid with heavy rain events possible; be prepared for muddy tracks.

Weather & Climate near Goodnight Scrub National Park #

Climate

Goodnight Scrub National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (846 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

30°

Warmest Month

8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (134 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

Weather

134 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

Weather

114 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 29°

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 27°

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 28 mm.

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 21°

Weather

28 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 20°

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 28 mm.

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

9° – 22°

Weather

28 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 25°

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 27°

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 28°

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 30°

Weather

106 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

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