Kumpupintil Lake
Lake Ephemeral salt lake in Western Australia's interior
An ephemeral salt lake in Western Australia’s Great Sandy Desert (formerly Lake Disappointment), culturally significant to Martu people. It draws remote 4WD travellers, anthropology interest and desert photography rather than mass tourism.
Tips for Visiting Kumpupintil Lake #
- Kumpupintil (formerly Lake Disappointment) is very remote and on Nyangumarta country-respect its cultural significance and seek permission or guidance from local traditional owners before visiting.
- Access requires serious overland planning: only travel in a high-clearance 4x4, carry ample fuel and supplies, and travel in the dry season (roughly May-September) when desert tracks are more likely to be passable.
- Expect no facilities or reliable mobile coverage near the lake; file an itinerary with local contacts or emergency services and allow extra travel time for unsealed roads and river crossings.
Best Time to Visit Kumpupintil Lake #
Aim for the dry season (roughly May-October) when access is most reliable and conditions are safer for visiting this remote Western Australia lake.
Weather & Climate near Kumpupintil Lake #
Kumpupintil Lake's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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February
February is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 25°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain.
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March
March is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.
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October
October is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.
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November
November is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C. Light rainfall.
