Herberton Range National Park

National Park National park in Queensland preserving highland rainforest

Protected rainforest area on the Atherton Tablelands with walking tracks, birdlife and waterfalls; attracts hikers and birdwatchers exploring northern Queensland’s highland forests.

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Herberton Range National Park
-17.3653, 145.4681

How to Get to Herberton Range National Park #

Herberton Range National Park is in Queensland. Access is typically by car from nearby regional centers; check local park service pages for the nearest sealed road access points and any seasonal closures.

Tips for Visiting Herberton Range National Park #

  • Hire a local ranger or guide to explore less-frequented trails-some tracks are little more than animal paths.
  • Bring binoculars for birdwatching; the range hosts several endemic species.
  • Plan for mosquito protection during the wet season-pack lightweight long-sleeve clothing.

Best Time to Visit Herberton Range National Park #

Best during the dry season for easier access and better wildlife viewing; wet season can be rewarding but harder to travel.

Dry Season
May-September · 18-30°C (64-86°F)
Dry trails and clearer roads make exploring easier; wildlife congregates around remaining waterholes.
Wet Season
October-April · 22-32°C (72-90°F)
Lush vegetation and breeding activity but expect heavier rains and more challenging travel conditions.

Weather & Climate near Herberton Range National Park #

Climate

Herberton Range National Park's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 10°C to 27°C. Heavy rainfall (2546 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.

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

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (248 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 27°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

248 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (526 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 27°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

526 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (339 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

339 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (362 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 23°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (360 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 21°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

360 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (266 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

266 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.7 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 16°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

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