Goonengerry National Park

How to Get to Goonengerry National Park #

The park is accessible from nearby regional towns-typically Byron Bay or Lismore-by car. Follow local signs to Goonengerry and park at designated trailheads; consult NSW National Parks for detailed directions and trail information.

Tips for Visiting Goonengerry National Park #

Hire a local Aboriginal guide where available to learn the cultural significance of the land.
Check the NSW National Parks site for track conditions-some walking routes may close after heavy rain.
Bring a camera with a decent zoom for bird and wildlife photography; animals are often at a distance.

Best Time to Visit Goonengerry National Park #

Spring and autumn for best walking conditions and wildflower displays.

Spring

September-November · 12-24°C (54-75°F)

Wildflowers and mild walking weather-excellent for trails.

Autumn

March-May · 12-22°C (54-72°F)

Fewer insects and pleasant temperatures for hiking.

Summer/Wet

December-February · 20-30°C (68-86°F)

Warm and humid with afternoon storms; expect lush vegetation.

Weather & Climate near Goonengerry National Park #

Climate

Goonengerry 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 8°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1889 mm/year), wettest in February.

Air Quality: AQI 23 Good

Best Time to Visit

OctoberAugustSeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

42°

Warmest Month

1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (221 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 26°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

221 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (266 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 26°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

266 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.9h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (262 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 25°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

262 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.9

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (210 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 23°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

210 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

11.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 20°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

188 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

10.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

120 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 17°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

87 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 22°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

111 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.9

UV Index

Very High

12.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 24°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

131 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.4h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 26°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

181 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

13.8h daylight

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