Grey Peaks National Park Park
Tropical national park with rainforest-covered peaks
Grey Peaks National Park at a Glance#
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 22
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 23° - 30° | 27° | 406 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 23° - 30° | 26° | 699 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 22° - 29° | 26° | 576 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 21° - 28° | 24° | 223 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 19° - 26° | 22° | 65 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 24° | 20° | 49 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 24° | 20° | 27 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 25° | 21° | 66 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 18° - 27° | 22° | 43 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 20° - 29° | 24° | 35 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 21° - 30° | 26° | 76 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 22° - 30° | 26° | 317 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |