Palmgrove National Park
Park Protected area conserving palms and dry rainforest
A Queensland national park noted for its stands of native palms and outback landscapes; visitors come for hiking, birdwatching and basic camping amid eucalyptus and scrub.
How to Get to Palmgrove National Park #
Palmgrove National Park is in inland Queensland. The nearest towns are regional centers along primary roads; access typically requires a car. Check Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for exact access tracks and permits.
Tips for Visiting Palmgrove National Park #
- Bring a topographic map and insect repellent; the park's remoter areas have poor mobile reception.
- Check with Queensland Parks and Wildlife for road conditions - access roads can be rough after heavy rain.
- If visiting for birding, stake out waterholes in the early morning; they attract species otherwise hard to find.
Best Time to Visit Palmgrove National Park #
Best visited in the dry winter months (May-September) when roads are passable and insects fewer.
Weather & Climate near Palmgrove National Park #
Palmgrove National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (663 mm/year).
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain.
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 25 mm.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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