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.
Mount Richmond National Park at a Glance#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 41 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 12° - 23° | 18° | 27 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 50 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 72 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 16° | 12° | 90 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 13° | 7° | 112 mm | - | - | 6.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 6° - 13° | 6° | 125 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 6° - 14° | 7° | 118 mm | - | - | 6.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 96 mm | - | - | 6.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 79 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 60 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 51 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |