Karuah National Park

How to Get to Karuah National Park #

The park is reached by road from Newcastle or the Port Stephens area. Drive from Newcastle (approximately 50-80 km depending on access point) via the Pacific Highway/A43 and local arterial roads; small boat ramps access estuarine sections-ask at the nearest town for the best launch points and tide tables.

Tips for Visiting Karuah National Park #

Boat and tide knowledge matter: some of the park's estuarine areas are accessible only at low tide or by boat.
Speak with the local National Parks office in Newcastle/Port Stephens for up‑to‑date access and trail conditions-sections can close seasonally for breeding birds.

Best Time to Visit Karuah National Park #

Avoid mid‑summer heat; shoulder seasons bring better weather and wildlife activity.

Autumn-Winter (Apr-Aug)

Apr-Aug · 10-20°C (50-68°F)

Milder temperatures and clearer skies; good for walking and birdwatching.

Spring (Sep-Nov)

Sep-Nov · 12-22°C (54-72°F)

Wildflowers and newborn fauna; trails can be muddy after rains.

Weather & Climate near Karuah National Park #

Climate

Karuah 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 7°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1140 mm/year), wettest in March.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryOctoberApril

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

2°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 27°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

124 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.9h daylight

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 27°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

111 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 26°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

141 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 24°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

100 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

106 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

115 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 17°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 21°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.8h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 27°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

14.1h daylight

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