Peak Range National Park

How to Get to Peak Range National Park #

Peak Range National Park is reached from towns such as Clermont and Capella in central Queensland. Access is typically by sealed and unsealed roads; some park areas require four-wheel drive. The nearest larger regional center is Emerald, approximately 1-2 hours’ drive depending on route.

Tips for Visiting Peak Range National Park #

Carry plenty of water and avoid desert crossings at midday during the dry season.
Check with Queensland Parks for vehicle access-some roads require four-wheel drive, and permits may be necessary.

Best Time to Visit Peak Range National Park #

The dry winter months (May-October) are usually the best time to visit for access, walking, and stable weather.

Dry season

May-October · 15-28°C (59-82°F)

Cooler, clearer weather; best for bushwalking and camping.

Wet season

November-April · 20-35°C (68-95°F)

Hot, humid, and subject to heavy rains; access may be restricted and some areas can flood.

Weather & Climate near Peak Range National Park #

Climate

Peak Range National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (628 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

33°

Warmest Month

8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm).

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 32°

Weather

115 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

February

February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 31°

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

19° – 30°

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

16° – 28°

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

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

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 22°

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

8° – 21°

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

9° – 23°

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

12° – 27°

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

15° – 30°

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

18° – 31°

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

December

December is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 33°

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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