Grey Peaks National Park

Park Tropical national park with rainforest-covered peaks

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Grey Peaks National Park
-17.0406, 145.8489

How to Get to Grey Peaks National Park #

Grey Peaks is in northern Queensland; access is commonly by regional roads from larger towns such as Cairns and Innisfail. Remote tracks often require a 4x4-check local travel advice and park notifications before visiting.

Tips for Visiting Grey Peaks National Park #

  • Access roads can be rough-arrange a 4x4 or high-clearance vehicle if planning to reach remote trailheads.
  • Check local ranger stations for fire and weather advisories-tropical regions can have sudden heavy rains.
  • Bring a camera with good zoom for bird and wildlife spotting; much of the area is thickly vegetated.

Best Time to Visit Grey Peaks National Park #

Plan trips for the dry season to avoid heavy rains and difficult access; wildlife viewing can be best near water sources.

Dry season (May-October)
May-October · 70-88°F (21-31°C)
Easier access and lower humidity-better for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Wet season (November-April)
November-April · 75-95°F (24-35°C)
Heavy rains can make tracks slippery and rivers rise rapidly.

Weather & Climate near Grey Peaks National Park #

Climate

Grey Peaks National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 16°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2582 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (406 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°

Weather

406 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (699 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°

Weather

699 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (576 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 29°

Weather

576 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (223 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
21° 28°

Weather

223 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 26°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 24°

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 27 mm.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 25°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 27°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (317 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°

Weather

317 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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