Homevale National Park

Tips for Visiting Homevale National Park #

Homevale National Park is rugged and remote; check Queensland Parks' access information before you go because tracks can be unsealed and may be impassable after rain-visit in the dry season for the most reliable access.
Expect minimal facilities and limited signage; plan routes on a detailed map or GPS, inform someone of your travel plans, and confirm any permit or camping rules with QPWS ahead of time.

Best Time to Visit Homevale National Park #

Homevale National Park is best visited in the cooler, drier months (April-September) when trails are most accessible and conditions are more comfortable.

Dry season (best)

April-September · 15-28°C (approx.)

Cooler, drier weather is better for walking and exploring the park's gorges and trails.

Wet season (hot and humid)

October-March · 20-35°C (approx.)

Hotter, more humid conditions with heavier rain and possible flooding can make some tracks difficult or closed.

Weather & Climate near Homevale National Park #

Climate

Homevale National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 10°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (768 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

32°

Warmest Month

10°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (131 mm).

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

21° – 32°

Weather

131 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 31°

Weather

116 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

Weather

116 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 28°

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

Weather

28 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 22°

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 24°

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 27°

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 30°

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 31°

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

December

December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 32°

Weather

98 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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