Peak Charles National Park

Park Western Australian park dominated by granite Peak Charles

A remote national park in inland Western Australia, Peak Charles National Park centers on a granite outcrop with walking tracks. Bushwalkers visit for short climbs, wildflower displays in season and outback solitude.

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Peak Charles National Park
Peak Charles National Park, Western Australia
-32.8821, 121.1515
Park open year-round; ranger station hours vary seasonally

How to Get to Peak Charles National Park #

Peak Charles National Park is located in the eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, approximately 300-350 km east of Perth by road (follow the Great Eastern Highway and local access roads). A 4x4 is recommended for some access tracks.

Tips for Visiting Peak Charles National Park #

  • Carry insect repellent and sun protection; water and facilities are limited inside the park.
  • Check trail status with the DEC or park ranger before attempting long hikes-some tracks are remote and unmarked.

Best Time to Visit Peak Charles National Park #

Best from late autumn through spring when temperatures are moderate and wildflowers may be in bloom.

Autumn-spring
March-October · 10-25°C
Cooler temperatures ideal for hiking; wildflowers appear in spring.
Summer
November-February · 25-40°C
Very hot-avoid strenuous hikes during midday; check fire risk.

Weather & Climate near Peak Charles National Park #

Climate

Peak Charles National Park's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 14 mm.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 30°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 37 mm of rain.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 37 mm of rain.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° 28°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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