Kelvin National Park

How to Get to Kelvin National Park #

Access is by regional roads from nearby towns in central Queensland; the park is best reached by car. Check with Queensland Parks and Wildlife for the most appropriate entry points and road conditions.

Tips for Visiting Kelvin National Park #

Check seasonal park alerts: some inland Queensland parks close access roads after cyclonic rain.
Bring insect repellent in the warmer months-tropical lowland parks can have biting insects.

Best Time to Visit Kelvin National Park #

For accessibility and clearer weather, visit during the drier months (roughly May-October).

Dry season (May-Oct)

May-Oct · 18-28°C (64-82°F)

Clear skies and comfortable hiking conditions.

Wet season (Nov-Apr)

Nov-Apr · 22-32°C (72-90°F)

High rainfall can make tracks impassable; many lookouts are murky with cloud.

Weather & Climate near Kelvin National Park #

Climate

Kelvin 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 11°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1469 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 20 Good

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberAugustOctober

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

9°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (353 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

353 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.8

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (231 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 29°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

231 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (228 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 28°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

228 mm

Rainfall

5.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and breezy conditions.

82 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 26°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

6.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

16° – 24°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

5.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

11.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

13° – 22°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

44 mm

Rainfall

5.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

High

10.7h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

5.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

10.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

33 mm

Rainfall

5.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

11.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 27°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

20° – 29°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (206 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 30°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

206 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.8

UV Index

Extreme

13.3h daylight

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