Lake Torrens National Park

Park National park dominated by expansive salt lake flats

Encompassing South Australia’s vast salt basin, Lake Torrens National Park features a flat, seasonal salt lake and remote outback tracks used by photographers and 4WD travellers.

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Lake Torrens National Park
Lake Torrens National Park, South Australia
-30.9932, 137.8591
Open 24 hours (remote park)
Park access free; fees apply for some camping and guided access - check South Australian National Parks for details.

How to Get to Lake Torrens National Park #

Access is from remote roads in South Australia; approach from Port Augusta and follow signage toward Lake Torrens National Park. Visitors must prepare for long distances and limited services - check Parks SA for current access advisories.

Tips for Visiting Lake Torrens National Park #

  • Respect signage and avoid driving across the salt lake-off-limit areas are ecologically sensitive.
  • Sun protection and shade are essential; the surrounding plain offers little shelter.
  • Bring extra water and ensure vehicle recovery equipment is on hand when exploring remote tracks.

Best Time to Visit Lake Torrens National Park #

Best visited outside the peak summer heat; spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions.

Autumn-Spring
Apr-Oct · 5-25°C
Mild conditions and lower chance of extreme heat.
Summer
Nov-Mar · 25-40°C
Hot, arid and potentially hazardous; not recommended for casual visits.

Weather & Climate near Lake Torrens National Park #

Climate

Lake Torrens National Park's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° 34°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 34°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

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

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 33°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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