Mount Richmond National Park
Park Victorian park preserving grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands
In southwest Victoria, Mount Richmond National Park protects coastal heath and limestone country; visitors come for walking trails, birdwatching and basic camping amid native vegetation.
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How to Get to Mount Richmond National Park #
Mount Richmond National Park is in western Victoria, west of Hamilton and north of Portland. The park is accessed by local roads from Portland and nearby towns; a car is the most convenient way to reach trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Mount Richmond National Park #
- Use the Mount Richmond walking tracks to combine coastal views with woodland birdwatching.
- Local car access is the easiest way to explore the park's dispersed trailheads.
- Check for seasonal fire restrictions in summer months.
Best Time to Visit Mount Richmond National Park #
Best visited from autumn to spring when walking conditions are comfortable and bird activity is reliable.
Weather & Climate near Mount Richmond National Park #
Mount Richmond National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (921 mm/year).
January
January is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 27 mm.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (125 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and breezy conditions.
