Mount Nothofagus National Park

National Park New South Wales park dominated by Nothofagus beech forest

Straddling high country in northern New South Wales, Mount Nothofagus National Park conserves cool‑climate beech forest and offers rough tracks for hiking and nature observation.

Mount Nothofagus National Park
Mount Nothofagus National Park, New South Wales, Australia (exact park access varies)
-28.3175, 152.6336
Park generally open daylight hours
Free

How to Get to Mount Nothofagus National Park #

Access varies with the specific reserve; the park is in New South Wales and is reached by regional roads. The nearest towns depend on which entry is used; private transport is usually required.

Tips for Visiting Mount Nothofagus National Park #

  • Target the main trails in cooler months to avoid daytime heat and poor understory visibility.
  • Check for local alerts about track conditions and planned burns.
  • Bring a camera with a telephoto lens for bird and canopy shots; many species are higher in the trees.

Best Time to Visit Mount Nothofagus National Park #

Best in spring and autumn when conditions are mild and trails accessible.

Spring
Sep-Nov · 10-22°C
Wildflowers and active birdlife; good walking conditions.
Autumn
Mar-May · 12-25°C
Clearer days and comfortable temperatures for hikes.

Weather & Climate near Mount Nothofagus National Park #

Climate

Mount Nothofagus National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1275 mm/year), wettest in February.

Air Quality: AQI 27 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustNovemberSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 25°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (171 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 25°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

171 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 24°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

165 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

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