Mummel Gulf National Park

National Park New South Wales park featuring gorges and wilderness

Mummel Gulf features rugged tablelands and eucalypt forest on New South Wales’ eastern ranges. Hikers and campers visit for walking tracks, remote campsites and native birdlife.

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Mummel Gulf National Park
-31.3125, 151.8444
Daily sunrise-sunset
Park entry free; fees may apply for certain facilities

How to Get to Mummel Gulf National Park #

The park is accessed from the Goulburn-Oberon roads and local shire roads; nearest towns include Oberon and Goulburn-drive to designated car parks and trailheads, some on unsealed roads.

Tips for Visiting Mummel Gulf National Park #

  • Expect cooler temperatures at higher elevations-pack a warm layer even in summer.
  • Some walking routes can be steep and slippery-good footwear recommended.
  • Check local NSW National Parks alerts for trail closures after heavy rain.

Best Time to Visit Mummel Gulf National Park #

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for hiking and photography; winter can be chilly and wet.

Spring (September-November)
September-November · 5°C-20°C (41°F-68°F)
Wildflowers and mild hiking conditions-great for canyon and ridge walks.
Autumn (March-May)
March-May · 8°C-22°C (46°F-72°F)
Cooler days, fewer flies, pleasant walking conditions.

Weather & Climate near Mummel Gulf National Park #

Climate

Mummel Gulf National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 1°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1098 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good
Best Time to Visit
DecemberJanuarySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (160 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

64 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

65 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

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