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.
Kumpupintil Lake at a Glance#
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.
Dry season (best access)
May-Oct · 15-35°C
Roads and tracks are most reliable and the site is easiest to visit; daytime temperatures are warm to hot but conditions are generally stable.
Wet season (limited access)
Nov-Apr · 25-40°C
Hotter, wetter months can bring heavy rains and occasional flooding that may make access difficult or impossible; plan trips with local advice.
Weather & Climate near Kumpupintil Lake#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 41
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 26° - 40° | 33° | 32 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 25° - 38° | 31° | 61 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 23° - 35° | 29° | 34 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 19 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 14° - 27° | 21° | 19 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 24° | 17° | 17 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 23° | 16° | 8 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 25° | 18° | 7 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 30° | 22° | 3 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 19° - 34° | 27° | 3 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 23° - 38° | 30° | 12 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 25° - 39° | 32° | 27 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |