Mowbray National Park
Park Queensland park protecting tropical rainforest and waterways
Mowbray National Park protects lowland tropical rainforest and riverine forests north of Cairns. Visitors come for short walks, birdwatching and mangrove-lined river scenery.
How to Get to Mowbray National Park #
The park is accessed from the Captain Cook Highway north of Cairns; drive toward Mossman and follow local signage. Some access roads are unsealed-check vehicle suitability and local park alerts before traveling.
Tips for Visiting Mowbray National Park #
- Bring binoculars for rainforest birdlife along the creek corridors.
- Check for crocodile warnings in lowland waterholes in the wet season; respect all signage.
- Combine a visit with nearby Daintree and Cape Tribulation for a fuller Wet Tropics experience.
Best Time to Visit Mowbray National Park #
Dry season (May-October) is the most comfortable for visiting; wet season brings dramatic rainforest growth but more travel disruptions.
Weather & Climate near Mowbray National Park #
Mowbray National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 15°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1969 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (310 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (471 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (271 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (350 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm).
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