Marrangaroo National Park

How to Get to Marrangaroo National Park #

Marrangaroo National Park is north of Lithgow, New South Wales. From Lithgow take the Great Western Highway (A32) and local roads toward Marrangaroo; the park has several roadside access points and small car parks. The main picnic and trailheads are within a short drive of Lithgow (10-20 minutes).

Tips for Visiting Marrangaroo National Park #

Use the Marrangaroo picnic areas as a base - they're good for a quick coffee stop and a look at the old railway cuttings.
Look for the colonial-era and convict-cut stonework around the reserve; wear sturdy shoes if exploring side tracks.
Dogs are allowed on leash in many parts, but check local NSW National Parks signage for seasonal restrictions.

Best Time to Visit Marrangaroo National Park #

Visit Marrangaroo outside the hottest months for the best walking conditions; shoulder seasons offer milder weather and clearer views.

Autumn

Mar-May · 10-20°C (50-68°F)

Crisp air and less glare for canyon and ridge views; good for walking.

Spring

Sep-Nov · 12-22°C (54-72°F)

Wildflowers appear on the open ridges and days are pleasantly warm.

Weather & Climate near Marrangaroo National Park #

Climate

Marrangaroo 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 25°C. Moderate rainfall (830 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good

Best Time to Visit

DecemberFebruaryMarch

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

-4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

12° – 25°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

13.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

85 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 19°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

11.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

67 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

4° – 15°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.3h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

1° – 11°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

64 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 12°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.8h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

4° – 15°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 19°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

12.8h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 21°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.7h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

11° – 24°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

14.2h daylight

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