Mares Forest National Park

How to Get to Mares Forest National Park #

Mares Forest National Park is reached by regional roads from nearby towns in New South Wales. Visitors should drive to the nearest park entrance and use designated parking areas; local council or NSW National Parks websites provide access maps and any seasonal notices.

Tips for Visiting Mares Forest National Park #

Check for ranger-led programs - they sometimes offer guided walks to sensitive habitats.
Bring binoculars during migration seasons; the park hosts varied birdlife in its forest and wetland pockets.
Car access is the usual mode; park at designated areas to avoid damaging fragile roadside vegetation.

Best Time to Visit Mares Forest National Park #

Spring through summer is the most pleasant time for visiting Mares Forest National Park in NSW.

Spring

September-November (Southern Hemisphere) · 10-20°C

Bird migration and flowering occur in spring; trails open after winter.

Summer

December-February · 20-30°C

Warm and dry; best for longer hikes and picnics.

Weather & Climate near Mares Forest National Park #

Climate

Mares Forest National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 1°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (911 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 33 Good

Best Time to Visit

DecemberFebruaryJanuary

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

41°

Warmest Month

-3°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 24°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

102 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.8

UV Index

Extreme

14.0h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 24°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

81 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

89 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 18°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

11.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

63 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 10°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.7h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

64 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 14°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

11.7h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 17°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.8h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 20°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.8h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 23°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

14.3h daylight

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