Musgrave Ranges

Mountains Remote central Australian mountain range with rugged sandstone

A remote sandstone range in Western Australia, the Musgrave Ranges draw 4x4 expeditions and experienced walkers seeking red-dirt outback scenery, rock formations and desert solitude rather than developed tourism infrastructure.

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Musgrave Ranges
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Best Time to Visit Musgrave Ranges #

Best visited in the dry season (roughly May-September) when access and walking conditions are most reliable.

Dry season (recommended)
May-September · Cooler days to warm (daytime often 15-30°C depending on location)
Milder, more reliable weather and better access on tracks and roads-ideal for trekking and remote travel.
Wet/hot season
October-April · Hotter and more humid (can be very hot)
Higher temperatures and seasonal rains can make access difficult and conditions harsh-many remote routes are less reliable then.

Weather & Climate near Musgrave Ranges #

Climate

Musgrave Ranges's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 10°C to 39°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain.

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
25° 39°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° 38°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
23° 36°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 34°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 29°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 25°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
10° 26°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 28°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 33°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 37°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
23° 38°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
25° 39°

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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