Nowendoc National Park

How to Get to Nowendoc National Park #

Nowendoc National Park is accessed from the town of Nowendoc via unsealed roads off Thunderbolts Way (B84) and other local routes. The last stretches are gravel; a high-clearance vehicle is recommended. Check the NSW National Parks website for current access conditions.

Tips for Visiting Nowendoc National Park #

Check recent park alerts before driving in - long stretches of access roads are unsealed and can be affected by rain.
Bring a detailed topographic map or GPS; mobile reception is patchy in the valley gorges.
Camping is possible in designated areas but requires self-sufficiency; water sources may need treatment.

Best Time to Visit Nowendoc National Park #

Spring to autumn are the most comfortable for hikes; summer brings heat and sudden storms that can affect access.

Autumn-Spring

March-November · 8-22°C

Cooler, drier conditions suit hiking and canyon exploration.

Summer

December-February · 18-30°C

Warmer and more humid; heavy summer storms can make roads and creeks dangerous.

Weather & Climate near Nowendoc National Park #

Climate

Nowendoc 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 2°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1037 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good

Best Time to Visit

DecemberJanuaryMarch

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

40°

Warmest Month

-3°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 25°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

143 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

13.8h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 24°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

117 mm

Rainfall

3.3 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 12°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 23°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

97 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 16°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

3.0 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 3°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 12°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

63 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 13°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 16°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

82 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 21°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 21°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

100 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 24°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

103 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

14.0h daylight

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