Lockyer National Park

How to Get to Lockyer National Park #

Access is by sealed and unsealed local roads off the Warrego Highway / regional connectors from Toowoomba and Ipswich. A standard vehicle is sufficient for the main access, but some internal roads may be rough; check park alerts and allow extra travel time.

Tips for Visiting Lockyer National Park #

Bring insect repellent during warmer months-woodland parks can be buggy in spring and summer.
Drive the access roads slowly and watch for kangaroos and wallabies at dawn and dusk.
Check Bunya Mountains/lockyer park signage for any fire or closure warnings in dry season.

Best Time to Visit Lockyer National Park #

Best in cooler months (Australian winter/spring) when daytime temperatures are comfortable and ticks/flies are less intrusive.

Winter

June-August · 5-18°C (41-64°F)

Cooler temperatures, crisp air; good for walking and wildlife spotting.

Spring

September-November · 10-22°C (50-72°F)

Wildflowers and new growth; comfortable weather for exploration.

Weather & Climate near Lockyer National Park #

Climate

Lockyer 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. Moderate rainfall (918 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 24 Good

Best Time to Visit

OctoberFebruarySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

44°

Warmest Month

-1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 27°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

127 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

13.5h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 27°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

118 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.9h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 26°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 23°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

11.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 20°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

10.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 17°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.3h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 16°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 17°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

11.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

36 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

Very High

11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Very High

12.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

97 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.3h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 27°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

130 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.7h daylight

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