Mebbin National Park

National Park New South Wales rainforest park preserving escarpment ecosystems

A north‑coast New South Wales park with rainforest walking tracks, waterfalls and picnic areas; it attracts bushwalkers and birdwatchers exploring local flora and streams.

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Mebbin National Park
-28.4469, 153.1700

How to Get to Mebbin National Park #

Mebbin National Park is accessed by road from towns in the Northern Rivers region; Byron Bay is one common staging point. Drive via the Pacific Highway and local roads toward Mount Warning/Wollumbin area; park access points are reached from minor roads. A private vehicle is the most practical way to reach trailheads.

Tips for Visiting Mebbin National Park #

  • Check local ranger advisories before entering; sections of the park can become inaccessible during and after heavy rains.
  • Look for lesser-used trails that reveal subtropical rainforest pockets and views over the Tweed Valley; these are quieter than the main picnic areas.
  • If attempting summits, hire a local guide - trails can be steep and poorly marked in parts.

Best Time to Visit Mebbin National Park #

Autumn through spring is generally best for hiking and fewer bugs; summer brings heat and heavier rainfall.

Autumn to spring
March-November · 12-25°C
Cooler, drier months that offer more comfortable bushwalking conditions.
Summer
December-February · 20-32°C
Hot and humid with greater chance of thunderstorms; early starts recommended.

Weather & Climate near Mebbin National Park #

Climate

Mebbin 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 8°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1497 mm/year), wettest in February.

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Best Time to Visit
OctoberAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

192 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (226 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 27°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

226 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 26°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

174 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

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